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Medusa

By: Rosie Hewlett
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Rosie Hewlett
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Brought to you by Penguin.

You know her name, you know her story. Just not the right one...

Within the depths of the Underworld the formidable snake-haired Gorgon has finally had enough. Tired of being eternally and unjustly brandished a villain, Medusa has found the courage to face her tragic past and speak out.

Determined to expose the centuries of lies surrounding her name, Medusa gives unparalleled insight into her cursed life, from her earliest memories and abandonment at birth, right through to her tragic and untimely death at the hands of the hero Perseus. Through telling her story, Medusa finally reveals the lost truth behind antiquity's most infamous monster.

Medusa breathes new life into an ancient story and echoes the battle that women throughout millennia have continued to wage – the opportunity to simply be heard.

© Rosie Hewlett 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

 Action & Adventure Ancient Fantasy Historical Fiction
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A really interesting retelling. I haven't heard a lot of Medusa's myths before, but It was a really beautiful experience

I dont know why I was SO surprised to find myself crying

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amazing as always, after listened to Medea and being brought to tears I was eagerly waiting for Medusa to be released. I finished it in a day, I laughed, I gasped, I sobbed and I loved it. Rosie is an amazing storyteller and really brings her book to life with a fanatic audible performance. Cannot wait for the next installment of Greek tragedy she gets her hands on ❤️

Another rollercoaster of emotions and injustices

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I thoroughly enjoyed the book, it's written well and balanced especially considering the perspective of the main character.

the voice acting was great.

Highly recommend Medusa to anyone looking for a fresh account of a well known myth.

A fantastic take on an old tale

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I have been waiting for this on audible for quite some time. The author has such a talent. After reading Medea, one of my favourite books, I just had to hear Medusa. I wasn’t disappointed. I’ve never heard Medusa’s story as anything but a monster. Her first hand account in this story has given her a voice, a presence and a meaning. Are monsters really born or created? Who are the real monsters? And what does a woman have to do just to be heard…..well…..enjoy finding out.

Brilliant

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Wasn't long enough, didn't want it to end. Performance from Narrator, combined with story,which gripped like watching a live stage performance.

Performance from Narrator.

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