Daughter of Phoenicia

Daughter of Phoenicia is a richly imagined historical novel that reclaims the untold stories of women in the ancient world-voices long absent from the pages of maritime history. Set in the thriving ports of Sidon, Tyre, and Byblos during the height of Phoenician trade and exploration, the novel follows Elissa of Sidon, a fictional heroine inspired by the courage, intellect, and ambition of countless unnamed women.
In a society dominated by sailors, kings, and merchants, Elissa charts her own course-rising from the bustling harbors to become a navigator, diplomat, and founder of the Sisterhood of the Sea, an alliance of women who reshape the course of their civilization. Through dangerous voyages, political intrigue, and alliances forged across cultures, Elissa's journey blends historical detail with a spirit of discovery.
From cedar-scented shipyards to storm-swept cliffs, she and her companions sail not only to new lands, but toward a vision of leadership rooted in wisdom, compassion, and unity. While grounded in research and cultural authenticity, Daughter of Phoenicia is not a retelling of established history-it is a bold reimagining of what might have been if the daughters of Phoenicia had been recognized not just as passengers of history, but as its authors.
Perfect for readers who love strong female leads, ancient maritime adventures, and evocative storytelling, this novel invites you to step aboard and journey to a time when the sea connected worlds-and carried stories yet to be told.