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Jennifer Saint is a British novelist whose fiction reimagines Greek myths through the perspectives of women and goddesses. She studied Classics at King’s College London and worked as an English teacher for thirteen years before becoming a full-time author. Her novels include Ariadne, Elektra, Atalanta, Hera, and This Immortal Heart.

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Catalog record updated August 25, 2026.

Jennifer Saint's Newest Book

This Immortal Heart

novel · First published 2026

From the #1 bestselling author comes an epic story of love and war as two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other against all odds. Because when Aphrodite and Ares fall in love, sparks are bound to fly. Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, wields unparalleled power over every divine and mortal heart. Mistaken to be all beauty, no brains, she is in fact the most dangerous of all, driven by passion regardless of the consequences. While on the surface, Ares, God of War, is her opposite –disliked by everyone and devoted to stirring up conflict – the two are more alike than they realise, each causing havoc for gods and mortals as they rule their primal realms. These gods are no more immune to the dizzying highs and lows of love and loss than anyone else and before long, they are irresistibly drawn to one another. But there’s only so much room for fire and passion in Zeus’ kingdom, and whilst the God of War may be capable of greater love than anyone else, so may the Goddess of Love be capable of the gravest mistakes.

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Ariadne

Ariadne is Jennifer Saint’s debut novel and the natural starting point for her Greek-mythology retellings.

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Novels (5)

Ariadne
novel · 2021

Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid’s stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the…
Elektra
novel · 2022

A spellbinding reimagining of the story of Elektra, one of Greek mythology’s most infamous heroines, from Jennifer Saint, the author of the beloved international bestseller, Ariadne. Three women, tangled in an ancient curse. When…
Atalanta
novel · 2023

When Princess Atalanta is born, a daughter rather than the son her parents hoped for, she is left on a mountainside to die. But even then, she is a survivor. Raised by a mother bear under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis,…
Hera
novel · 2024

When the immortal goddess Hera and her brother Zeus overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams of ruling at his side. But as they establish their reign on Mount Olympus, Hera begins to see that Zeus is just as ruthless and cruel as the…
This Immortal Heart
novel · 2026

From the #1 bestselling author comes an epic story of love and war as two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other against all odds. Because when Aphrodite and Ares fall in love, sparks are bound to fly. Aphrodite, Goddess of…

Frequently asked questions about Jennifer Saint

Who is Jennifer Saint?

Jennifer Saint is a novelist known for reimagining Greek mythology through the perspectives of women and goddesses. She lives in Yorkshire, England, and is president of the Leeds and District branch of the Classical Association.

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What did Jennifer Saint do before becoming a full-time author?

She spent thirteen years as a high-school English teacher, sharing her love of literature and creative writing with students.

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What inspired Jennifer Saint’s interest in Greek mythology?

She grew up reading Greek mythology and later studied Classics at King’s College London. She was especially drawn to the untold stories hidden within the myths.

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Why does Jennifer Saint focus on women in Greek mythology?

Saint sees the women of myth as complex figures often obscured by the male heroes who dominate traditional narratives. Her fiction brings their voices, motivations, and experiences to the foreground.

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What awards or recognition has Jennifer Saint received?

Her debut novel, Ariadne, was shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year in 2021 and selected as a Waterstones Book of the Month. It also became a Sunday Times bestseller.

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