The Number 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of My Sisters Keeper and Mad HoneyHer best one yet JOJO MOYESA 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 Emilias 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 TimesStunning. So interesting, clever, educational and moving. One of the best books Ive read in recent times GILLIAN McALLISTER[An] inspiring work of feminist literature ELLEHad 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 SAINTTimely and affecting . . . Picoults many, many fans will pounce on her latest incisive, pot-stirring tale BOOKLIST, StarredYoull 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 HANNAHA blend of historical fiction and modern-day settings, the novel gives us timelines that intertwine and surprise. Picoult has done her research HARPERS BAZAARPicoult creates a richly detailed portrait of daily life in Elizabethan England, from sumptuous castles to seedy hovels. . . A vibrant tale of a remarkable woman KIRKUSJodi Picoult, New York Times bestseller, April 2023Jodi Picoults books have sold 40 million copies worldwide, BBC May 2024Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestseller, September 202