Disclaimer: I’ve not finished it yet. Main character tries to drown herself, but is unable to fight her body’s instinct to not allow her to breathe in water
Victorious soldiers specifically target and murder pregnant women in case they're carrying boys (or people read as boys) who might grow up to avenge their slaughtered family.
Disclaimer: I’ve not finished it yet. Main character spends a lot of time at the beginning in a room cramped with a lot of women and children while there’s a battle outside. After being taken her room is described as a cupboard.
Disclaimer: I’ve not finished it yet. Towards the beginning of the book a woman commits suicide by jumping in order to be sure she will not be captured by conquering forces of Achilles
Disclaimer: I’ve not finished it yet. This is a piece of historical fiction in Ancient Greece. I think it’s safe to say that this won’t be occurring explicitly as it was not a known disorder at the time.
Disclaimer: I’ve not finished it yet. Main character tries to drown herself, but is unable to fight her body’s instinct to not allow her to breathe in water
Disclaimer: I’ve not finished it yet. Towards the beginning of the book a woman commits suicide by jumping in order to be sure she will not be captured by conquering forces of Achilles