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Dancing the Labyrinth

Karen Martin

Cressida flees to Crete from an abusive upbringing. Nothing goes to plan when she discovers she is pregnant. Her overwhelming fear is she will pass on her father's violent genes.

After discovering a cave of ancient Minoan paintings, she learns about their history and is compelled to confront her own truths.


Dancing the Labyrinth is a young woman's odyssey. It is a celebration of women's history, courage, friendship and hope.

Dancing the Labyrinth is the first book in the thematic series Women Unveiled. Each novel can be read separately but are united by a distinctive feminine narrative challenging societal boundaries. The series blends Greek mythology, archaeological and historical research with imagination in the telling of (almost true) stories.


Book Details

  • Publisher: Kazjoypress
  • Publish Date: Jul 25th, 2021
  • Pages: 308
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.69in - 0.79lb
  • EAN: 9780645192209
  • Categories: Fantasy - HistoricalHistorical - AncientWomen

About the Author

Martin, Karen: - Karen is an acclaimed Australian independent playwright, theatre director, and author. She has written and produced award-winning theatre including physical narratives for circus performances. Her work has toured nationally and internationally. She has contributed to several non-fiction books: The Women's Circus: Leaping the Wire, and Women in Theatre: Ewa Czajor Memorial Award Recipients, and received a Local History Award for the writing and publication of two booklets on her award-winning production of The Women's Jail Project.Karen's debut novel Dancing the Labyrinth was written while living in Crete. The Greek translation is published by Radamanthys Publications. The English version is published through KazJoyPress.

Praise for this book

"Karen Martin attempted something risky and extremely difficult, but at the same time rare: To resort to a largely unexplored historical - and even prehistoric - period to draw material and performances and create a modern novel. The result justifies it.

The power of "In the Dance of the Labyrinth" is based on its originality, both in form and content, in the deep historicity it exudes, but also in the psychographic penetration that characterizes its ethnographic dimension. It is certainly a fascinating - although the word has been misused and misused - literary text." Makis Petsas, editor Chania

"Dancing the Labyrinth is a powerful and profound celebration of women's resilience, courage and indomitability." Neos Kosmos

"This novel is sure to open minds to past, present, and future understanding of acceptance and healing, while imploring exploration into ancient and current meanings of femininity and belonging." Booklife Publishers Weekly

"Dancing the Labyrinth was a rewarding experience. I love a story where mythology meets science and the premise was refreshing and made for a riveting read." Literary Titan

"This story of a modern young woman whose life is changed by visions of ancient priestesses is definitely worth a look." Reedsy Discovery

"I believe Its power dwells in the past world it portrays and the bridge between the worlds it builds ... I think this is the kind of book that finds you where you're at. So if it finds you, answer its call." Ioana M (Amazon)