Lies We Sing to the Sea

Sarah Underwood grew up in Devon, England. She obtained her MEng in Computational Bioengineering at Imperial College, London, and has recently graduated with an MPhil in Population Health Sciences from the University of Cambridge. Lies We Sing to the Sea is her debut novel.

”A lovely, lyrical fantasy which takes the fate of the hanged maids of the Odyssey and weaves something brand new. A story overflowing with emotion and full of magic.” Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne and Elektra“A twisting tale of lust, love, loss and sacrifice, told in a style that melds modern snappiness with timeless atmosphere” – LoveReading March 2023 Debut of the Month‘An immersive and transportive tale of love, loss, death and destiny’ – CultureFly ★★★★‘A sensual story about power and autonomy of self, and about how appeasing the gods means making painful choices”The Bookseller One to Watch, 9/12/2022‘“Gorgeous, tragic, and timeless, Underwood’s Lies We Sing to the Sea makes an age-old story feel new again. This is Greek tragedy at its best: sweeping in scope yet deeply intimate in characterization. This book will break your heart.”— Grace Li (Sunday Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief)“LIES WE SING TO THE SEA is a wondrous tale of love, death, and sacrifice. The vivid characters give depth and adventure to a story with roots in classic Greek mythology.”— Natasha Bowen (New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea)“Sarah Underwood’s classical reimagining is woven with pure magic: salt-laced myths, a plot that slowly unravels like a tapestry, and vivid characters who are destined to steal your heart. A scintillating, beautiful debut.”—Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of A River Enchanted and Sisters of Sword & Song