Lesley, Gwyneth
Madonna
- ISBN 13:
- 9780473647667
- author:
- Lesley, Gwyneth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Outspoken Ink Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 290
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A new retelling of the Medusa myth, "Madonna" by Gwyneth Lesley, is set in a Pacific island where the protagonist has returned to confront a long-held family secret. As she delves deeper into her past, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself and her bloodline. The truth starts to unravel, revealing a complex web of lies, secrets, and family trauma that have been passed down through generations. This is a modern-day retelling of the Medusa myth, exploring themes that may be unsettling for some readers. Please note that this book contains trigger warnings at the beginning of the story.
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