No Friend to This House
(Author) Natalie HaynesNo Friend To This House is the story of Medea, but not as you think you know her. From The Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes. Medea is one of the legendary murderers of Greek myth: a witch who uses her magic powers to slay a dragon and steal the golden fleece, a woman who will kill her own children in a startling act of revenge against her husband. And before all that, a young girl who falls in love with a man who has already abandoned one pregnant wife before he arrives on Colchis. But who is the person behind the myth? Is she a cold-blooded killer, a woman who kills her brother, her love rival, her own children, who persuades other women to kill their male relatives too? Is she in control or beyond it? And why is her treacherous husband the only person she leaves alive? So who is she, this woman who can commit the ultimate act of anti-motherhood and somehow, impossibly, stay sane? Praise for Natalie Haynes: 'Witty, gripping, ruthless' - Margaret Atwood, bestselling author of The Testaments, on Stone Blind 'Absorbing and fiercely feminist' - The Guardian on A Thousand Ships 'Wonderful and inventive' - The Times on The Children of Jocasta
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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