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By Any Other Name

By Jodi Picoult

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By Any Other Name

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The Number 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of My Sister's Keeper and Mad Honey 'Her best one yet' JOJO MOYES 'A timeless classic' CHRIS WHITAKER -- Student playwright Melina Green finds that even in New York, her words will struggle to make the stage, when the power is held by men. Inspired by the life of her ancestor Emilia Bassano, a gifted and witty storyteller herself, Melina takes a lesson from history, and submits a play under a male pseudonym . . . As Melina discovers more of Emilia's extraordinary life in Elizabethan England, she is determined to right the wrongs of the past - and finally tell her story. Two women - centuries apart - are both forced to hide behind another name. But can either make their voices heard? -- 'A likeable heroine and a fun, readable evocation of Elizabethan court life and theatre' The Times 'Stunning. So interesting, clever, educational and moving. One of the best books I've read in recent times' GILLIAN McALLISTER '[An] inspiring work of feminist literature' ELLE 'Had me absolutely captivated . . . I loved all the questions this novel raised about who gets to tell which stories and how complex that can become. Jodi Picoult is a genius' JENNIFER SAINT 'Timely and affecting . . . Picoult's many, many fans will pounce on her latest incisive, pot-stirring tale' BOOKLIST, Starred 'You'll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life. Book clubs will embrace this rich, inspiring story' KRISTIN HANNAH 'A blend of historical fiction and modern-day settings, the novel gives us timelines that intertwine and surprise. Picoult has done her research' HARPER'S BAZAAR 'Picoult creates a richly detailed portrait of daily life in Elizabethan England, from sumptuous castles to seedy hovels. . . A vibrant tale of a remarkable woman' KIRKUS Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestseller, April 2023 Jodi Picoult's books have sold 40 million copies worldwide, BBC May 2024 Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestseller, September 2024
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
544
Release Date:
2024-10-10
Publication Date:
2024-10-10
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0241676053
ISBN13:
9780241676059
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
659 g
Height:
155 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
45 cm

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