Oi, The Moon Maiden sounds like one to avoid, thanks for the warning, Rhadamanthys! LOL As a Brit, I'm almost tempted to try it just so I can clear our sense of humour for the blame! *chuckles*

A couple of novels I strayed across while searching for something to read: At Palaces Of Knossos by Nikos Kazantzakis (of Zorba the Greek fame) and the Richard Purtill Kaphtu Trilogy (consisting of The Golden Gryphon Feather, The Stolen Goddess, and The Mirror of Helen).

Although they're all written for younger readers the reviews are positive and seem to suggest they might be enjoyed by adults too, so I wondered if anyone here had read or could recommend them?

Amazon reviews of At Palaces Of Knossos
Green Man reviews of Kaphtu Trilogy