Medea: The instant Sunday Times bestseller! Discover the most spellbinding and gripping mythical retelling
Author: Rosie Hewlett
ISBN: 978-1804992432
Price: Rs. 371.69 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From an unmissable new voice comes the powerful and epic story of mythology's darkest heroine 'Delightfully devastating' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen 'A fiery and dramatic novel, starring one of mythology's most notorious women, this is a fascinating descent into darkness' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne 'Full of thwarted love and dark magic . . . Vivid and powerful, this is a book with teeth' Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros _____________________________________ Shunned. Persecuted. Tormented. Medea longs for a different life. Since childhood, she has been separated from her sister, shunned by her mother, and persecuted and tormented by her brother and father. All because of a unique and dangerous talent: witchcraft. Fierce. Powerful. Sorceress. But when a dashing young hero, Jason, arrives to claim the famed Golden Fleece that her father fiercely protects, Medea sees her opportunity for escape. Her offer to help Jason overcome the trials set by her father sets in motion a journey that will test every ounce of her strength, magic and loyalty; a journey that will see her battle monsters, dethrone kings and fall in love. When faced with the ultimate betrayal, Medea is driven to an act of desperation so brutal it rips apart the lives of everyone involved... -------------------------------------------- Readers have fallen under Medea's spell... 'This book is up there with Song of Achilles as one of my all-time favourite retellings' 'Heart-breaking and beautiful' 'Any readers of mythological retellings struggling to find a rival to Madeline Miller should look no further than Rosie Hewlett' 'Absolutely spellbinding' 'Dark, moody, at times heartbreaking, and utterly phenomenal, this book is an absolute must read for any fans of Circe or Ariadne!' Read more
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 400 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1804992432.
About the Author
Having secured a First Class Honours degree in Classical Literature and Civilisation at the University of Birmingham, Rosie Hewlett has studied Greek mythology in depth and is passionate about unearthing strong female voices within the classical world. Her self-published debut novel, Medusa, won the Rubery Book of the Year award in 2021.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1804992432
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From an unmissable new voice comes the powerful and epic story of mythology's darkest heroine 'Delightfully devastating' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen 'A fiery and dramatic novel, starring one of mythology's most notorious women, this is a...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this if you crave bold, emotionally charged stories that reclaim forgotten women. This retelling of Medea is fierce, atmospheric, and unflinchingly dark, pulling you into a world of magic, betrayal, and impossible choices. You don’t just witness her descent—you feel every hope, heartbreak, and spark of rage. It’s a gripping blend of myth, romance, and power that lingers long after the final page.
- Published by Penguin.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 400.
Catalog Description
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From an unmissable new voice comes the powerful and epic story of mythology's darkest heroine 'Delightfully devastating' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen 'A fiery and dramatic novel, starring one of mythology's most notorious women, this is a fascinating descent into darkness' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne 'Full of thwarted love and dark magic . . . Vivid and powerful, this is a book with teeth' Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros _____________________________________ Shunned. Persecuted. Tormented. Medea longs for a different life. Since childhood, she has been separated from her sister, shunned by her mother, and persecuted and...
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