Medusa by Jessie Burton Paperback Book 9781526662408

SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDALA beautiful and profound retelling Madeline Miller author of The Song of Achilles and CirceGives the serpentheaded monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity Jennifer Saint author of Ariadne and Elektra If I told you that Id killed a man with a glance would you wait to hear the rest The why the how what happened nextMonster Manhater Murderess Forget everything youve been told about MedusaInternationally bestselling author Jessie Burton flips the script in this astonishing retelling of Greek myth illuminating the woman behind the legend at lastExiled to a farflung island after being abused by powerful Gods Medusa has little company other than the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair Haunted by the memories of a life before everything was stolen from her she has no choice but to make peace with her present Medusa the Monster But when the charmed and beautiful Perseus arrives on the island her lonely existence is blown apart unleashing desire love and betrayal Adapted from the hardback illustrated by Olivia LomenechGill this paperback edition is perfect for readers who loved Circe and Ariadne as Medusa comes alive in a new...