Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023. In Stone Blind, the instant Sunday Times bestseller, Natalie Haynes brings the infamous Medusa to life as you have never seen her before. 'Witty, gripping, ruthless' - Margaret Atwood via Twitter 'Beautiful and moving' - Neil Gaiman 'So to mortal men, we are monsters. Because of our flight, our strength. They fear us, so they call us monsters' Medusa is the sole mortal in a family of gods. Growing up with her Gorgon sisters, she begins to realize that she is the only one who experiences change, the only one who can be hurt. When Poseidon commits an unforgiveable act against Medusa in the temple of Athene, the goddess takes her revenge where she can: on his victim. Medusa is changed forever - writhing snakes for hair and her gaze now turns any living creature to stone. She can look at nothing without destroying it. Desperate to protect her beloved sisters, Medusa condemns herself to a life of shadows. Until Perseus embarks upon a quest to fetch the head of a Gorgon . . . 'A fierce feminist exploration of female rage, written with wit and empathy' - Glamour
Natalie Haynes
Natalie Haynes is a British writer, broadcaster, and classicist known for her witty and insightful commentary on ancient Greek literature and mythology. She has written several books, including "The Ancient Guide to Modern Life" and "The Amber Fury," which blend classical themes with contemporary issues. Haynes is also a regular contributor to newspapers and radio programs, where she discusses the relevance of ancient stories to modern society. Her work has been praised for its engaging style and clever analysis of timeless themes. One of her most famous works is "A Thousand Ships," a retelling of the Trojan War from the perspectives of the women involved. Haynes has made a significant impact on the literary genre of classical retellings, bringing ancient stories to life for a new generation of readers.
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