Medusa Reclaims Monstrous Myth in Feminist Debut

Winner of the International Rubery Book of the Year and Rubery Fiction Award 2021, Medusa finally breaks her silence within the depths of the Underworld. Tired of being unjustly labeled a villain for centuries, Medusa reveals her tragic past in a courageous effort to set the record straight. From her earliest memories of abandonment at birth to her untimely death at the hands of Perseus, Medusa shares the lost truth behind one of antiquity's most notorious figures.

Through her narrative, Medusa breathes new life into a story that has long been shrouded in lies. Her tale echoes the struggles of women throughout history who have fought for the simple right to be heard. Jennifer Saint, author of "Ariadne," praises the passionate voice captured by Hewlett, while Publishers Weekly commends the deeper look into Medusa's origin story.

"I was absorbed by the furious, passionate voice of Medusa interspersed with biting commentary," says Saint. Lovers of mythology are sure to appreciate this fresh perspective on a character who has been silenced and shaped by men into something she never wanted to be.

With unprecedented insight into her cursed life, Medusa challenges the narrative that has defined her for centuries. By speaking her truth, she confronts the prejudices and misconceptions that have surrounded her name, reclaiming her story and her identity in the process.

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