Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Ariadne | 2021 | Buy |
| Elektra | 2022 | Buy |
| Atalanta | 2023 | Buy |
| Hera | 2024 | Buy |
| This Immortal Heart | 2026 | Buy |
Jennifer Saint is a British author who writes novels retelling Greek myths from the perspectives of women. Her debut, Ariadne (2021), reimagines the story of the Cretan princess who helped Theseus slay the Minotaur, and it became an international bestseller. Before turning to writing full-time, Saint worked as an English teacher for many years, and her love of classical literature is evident in her work.
Each of Saint’s novels takes a different figure from Greek mythology and places her at the center of the story. Elektra (2022) retells the bloody saga of the House of Atreus, Atalanta (2023) follows the legendary huntress raised by bears, and Hera (2024) gives voice to the queen of Olympus. Her books have been part of a broader wave of Greek myth retellings that began with Madeline Miller’s Circe, and they appeal to readers who enjoy literary fiction that brings ancient stories to life through a modern lens.