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Athena's Child - by Hannah Lynn (Paperback)

Name: Athena's Child - by Hannah Lynn (Paperback)
Brand: Sourcebooks Landmark
SKU: 88682789
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For readers of Madeleine Miller and Claire Heywood comes the story of the most infamous monster of Greek mythology: Medusa.
Author(s): Hannah Lynn
208 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy

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"For readers of Madeleine Miller and Claire Heywood comes the story of the most infamous monster of Greek mythology: Medusa. First, they loved her. Then, they abused her. Finally, they made her a villain. Gifted and burdened with stunning beauty, young Medusa seeks sanctuary with the Goddess Athena. But when she catches the eye of the lecherous but mighty Poseidon, she is beyond protection. Powerful men rarely answer for their actions, after all. Meanwhile, Perseus embarks on a seemingly impossible quest, equipped with only bravado and determination... Medusa and Perseus soon become pawns of spiteful and selfish gods. Faced with the repercussions of Athena's wrath, blamed for her assault, Medusa has no choice but to flee and hide. But can she do so without becoming the monster they say she is? Medusa's truth has long been lost. History tells of conquering heroes, of men with hearts of gold. Now it is time to hear the story of how history treats women who don't comply"--

Book Synopsis

For readers of Madeleine Miller and Claire Heywood comes the story of the most infamous monster of Greek mythology: Medusa.

First, they loved her. Then, they abused her. Finally, they made her a villain.

Gifted and burdened with stunning beauty, young Medusa seeks sanctuary with the Goddess Athena. But when she catches the eye of the lecherous but mighty Poseidon, she is beyond protection. Powerful men rarely answer for their actions, after all.

Meanwhile, Perseus embarks on a seemingly impossible quest, equipped with only bravado and determination...

Medusa and Perseus soon become pawns of spiteful and selfish gods. Faced with the repercussions of Athena's wrath, blamed for her assault, Medusa has no choice but to flee and hide. But can she do so without becoming the monster they say she is?

Medusa's truth has long been lost. History tells of conquering heroes, of men with hearts of gold. Now it is time to hear the story of how history treats women who don't comply.

Review Quotes

"Full of adventure, anger, bitterness, and manipulation by the gods...Fans of Madeleine Miller will enjoy Lynn's take on classic mythology." -- Booklist

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.39 Inches (H) x 5.43 Inches (W) x .55 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: Fantasy

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Number of Pages: 208

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark

Theme: Historical

Format: Paperback

Author: Hannah Lynn

Language: English

Street Date: September 26, 2023

TCIN: 88682789

UPC: 9781728284262

Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-1948

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.55 inches length x 5.43 inches width x 10.39 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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