Medea by Rosie Hewlett is a powerful retelling of the myth surrounding the most formidable and feared witch in Ancient Greece.
Medea possesses a mystical and powerful gift that has, since childhood, separated her from her sister, alienated her from her mother, caused torment by her brother and exploitation by her tyrant father. The gift is that of witchcraft!
But when the spirited young hero and leader of the Argonauts, Jason, appears, laying claim to the Golden Fleece that her father protects, Medea seizes the opportunity to escape.
She offers to help Jason surmount the trials that have been set by her father. When he accepts, she begins a journey that will test her to the limit of her strength, magical powers and fidelity. It will be a journey that involves battles with monsters and the dethroning of kings! On a personal level, she will finally lay claim to her power and fall in love.
When faced with a final act of betrayal, however, Medea is forced into such a brutal act of desperation that it tears apart the very lives of everyone involved…
This modern interpretation of the ancient Greek legend is unforgettable, impressive and unforgiving.
The captivating literary skills of the author bring this formidable sorceress to life in ways that must be applauded.
Medea deals with life and death situations in her own inimitable way that both attracts and repels the reader.
Medea by Rosie Hewlett is an impressive and expertly written novel and an engrossing must-read for 2024!
ISBN: 9781787637306
Publisher: Penguin Australia
Medea is available in hardback, paperback, e-book and audiobook
About Rosie Hewlett
Rosie Hewlett having secured a First Class Honours degree in Classical Literature and Civilisation at the University of Birmingham, has studied Greek mythology in depth and is passionate about unearthing strong female voices within the classical world. Rosie now works in the film industry where she spends her days bringing stories to life in a different way. Her self-published debut novel, Medusa, won the Rubery Book of the Year award in 2021.