A twist on Homer's "Odyssey" from the points of view of Penelope, who describes her life before she married Odysseus and chronicles her experiences during and after his protracted return from the Trojan War, and her twelve maids whom Odysseus executes upon his return.

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get started. Lowen uncovers an unfinished...

Contains the text of Huxley's 1931 satirical novel which presents a view of a Utopian future in which babies are decanted from bottles and Ford is worshipped; and includes a companion work in which the author discusses some of the issues raised in the novel, such as the use of propaganda in democratic societies, brainwashing, and overpopulation.