Mestra
New ReleaseRead by Georgina Campbell A brilliant new short story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Madeline Miller—her first new work of fiction since the publication of Circe—that vibrantly reimagines the powerful and forgotten myth of Mestra. A cursed father, a gifted daughter Mestra...
- Pages
- 80
- First published
- September 29, 2026
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Ebook
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Started October 1, 2026 · Finished October 1, 2026
Despite me being a massive mythology nerd, I somehow have never heard of Mestra, so imagine my surprise upon reading this work. In so few pages, Miller has once again captured her audience's attention with a protagonist whose feelings you empathize with and some absolutely grisly, vivid descriptions. I think it does an excellent job of encapsulating greed, gluttony, and hubris. And yet the end remains hopeful. Truly an en excellent story of survival and overcoming adversity.