Sarah Ditum

A cursed house

Their violent myths are inspiring many contemporary novelists. Now Natalie Haynes rediscovers Ismene and Jocasta

issue 03 June 2017

  • Children of Jocasta

    Natalie Haynes

    Mantle, pp. 352

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