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Image caption: “Circle of Peace” by Sophia Kouidou-Giles.<\/em><\/p>\n
Perse, a figure often overlooked in Greek lore, confronts her husband Helios with a daring request – a grand hall of her own. This demand is not just a matter of luxury but is linked to a courageous promise Perse has made. In return for aiding Helios\u2019s sister, Selene, who has incited Zeus\u2019s wrath by falling for a mortal, Perse seeks recognition and autonomy within her husband\u2019s opulent home. Her efforts succeed, but joy is short-lived in the House of Helios.<\/p>\n
Through tragedy and turmoil, Perse steps forward not just as a mother and wife, but as a champion of peace, determined to bring healing and stability to her fractured household and to a world unraveling in the chaos of war. Perse\u2019s journey reveals themes of loss, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of hope even in the darkest times.<\/p>\n
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n Sophia Kouidou-Giles was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, and university educated in the USA. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology and master\u2019s in social work. In her over-30-year child welfare career, she served as a practitioner, educator, researcher, and administrator and published articles in Greek and English professional journals.<\/p>\n In recent years, Sophia Kouidou-Giles focus has shifted to writing nonfiction, fiction, poetry, translation and teaching writing seminars. Her work has appeared in Voices, Persimmon Tree, Assay, The Raven\u2019s Perch, Story Wits, Women Writers, Women Books, The Fantasy Hive, and The Blue Nib. Her poetry chapbook is \u201cTransitions and Passages.\u201d She has contributed to anthologies, including \u201cThe Time Collection\u201d, \u201cVisual Verse\u201d, and \u201cArt in the Time of Unbearable Crisis\u201d.<\/p>\n Sophia Kouidou-Giles first book in the Greek tale series is \u201cAn Unexpected Ally: A Greek Tale of Love, Revenge and Redemption<\/a>\u201d (SWP); and published in Greek \u201c\u039c\u03b9\u03b1 \u0391\u03c0\u03c1\u03cc\u03c3\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03b7 \u03a3\u03cd\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c7\u03bf\u03c2 | An Unexpected Ally<\/a>,\u201d (A.Germanos Press). She also published a memoir \u201cSophia\u2019s Return: Uncovering My Mother\u2019s Past<\/a>\u201d (SWP) and in Greek \u201c\u0395\u03c0\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf\u03c6\u03ae \u03a3\u03c4\u03b7 \u0398\u03b5\u03c3\u03c3\u03b1\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd\u03af\u03ba\u03b7 |Return to Thessaloniki<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCircle of Peace: A Greek Tale of Perse\u2019s Great Hall<\/a>\u201d is a sequel to \u201cAn Unexpected Ally: A Greek Tale of Love, Revenge and Redemption<\/a>.\u201d She is currently working on her third book in the Greek mythology inspired series about Ariadne, a Minoan princess who is Circe’s cousin.<\/p>\n Sophia Kouidou-Giles is available for speaking engagements, literary events and interviews.<\/p>\n To learn more visit: https:\/\/www.sophiakouidougiles.com<\/a> and https:\/\/a.co\/d\/6mOKvj5<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Author](\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/25-0305-s2p-Sophia-Kouidou-Giles-800x600.jpg\")
Image caption: Author Sophia Kouidou-Giles.<\/em><\/p>\n