Galatea Author:Madeline Miller In ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece -- the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen -- the gift of life. After marrying her, he expects Galatea to please him, to be obedience and humility personified. But she has desires of her own and yearns for independence. — In a desperat... more »e bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, Galatea is locked away under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses. But with a daughter to rescue, she is determined to break free, whatever the cost . . .« less