Words of Windsor has been so excited for Emilia Hart’s latest book, The Sirens, to arrive! The tagline - “Sisters separated by centuries. Bound together by the sea” - instantly grabbed their attention, but this book is so much more than that, layered and luminous in its storytelling.
As the title suggests, it draws inspiration from the Greek mythology of the Sirens and their power to ruin men. But this isn’t just a retelling—it’s a beautifully woven story that shifts between two timelines: Eliza and Mary, imprisoned on a penal ship to Australia in the past, and Jess and Lucy, navigating their lives in modern-day Australia. As the story unfolds, old secrets rise to the surface, and the heroines step into their own strength, discovering who they are and how their lives are deeply, irrevocably intertwined.
This is an immersive, sweeping novel that will pull you through the centuries, following strong women as they find their voices—and their song. It’s a story that asks us all to consider who we are and where we belong in the world, both individually and collectively.
Come grab your copy at Words of Windsor, along with plenty of other great reads! We’re open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.