Join author Natalie Haynes, described by Washington Post ‘a rock star mythologist’ as she stands up for the Classics at the North London Book Fest. 

Natalie discusses her latest novel No Friend to This House, an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea. Based on the classic tragedy by Euripides, this is Medea as you’ve never seen her before. Medea as a multifaceted character; a priestess, witch, and wronged woman, and explores the complex motivations behind her actions and tragic love.

Natalie Haynes is an author, broadcaster, and classicist known for her retellings of Greek myths from female perspectives. Her work includes bestselling novels like A Thousand Ships and Pandora’s Jar; her BBC Radio 4 show Natalie Haynes Stand Up for the Classics; and numerous writing credits for publications such as The Guardian.

For devoted fans of Natalie Haynes and lovers of the Classics

Age recommendation 14+