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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.
Praise for Rosie Hewlett
'Delightfully devastating' Bea Fitsgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen
'A fiery and dramatic novel' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne
'Vivid and powerful' Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros

© Rosie Hewlett 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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this author is superb, her incredible way with words draws you in and keeps you in the story, i didn’t find myself switching off or my mind wandering. a true talent only made better by the insanely talented narrator!

incredible

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I absolutely loved this book, a brilliant retelling of Medusa. I have listened to Medea and recommend both books. Waiting for the next

Brilliant

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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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