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'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

'[An] inspiring work of feminist literature' ELLE

'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

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What if the greatest writer of all time isn’t who we think he is?
What if he isn’t even a he?
Step back four hundred years and discover the female author who hid behind the mask of the man we know as William Shakespeare . . .

In Elizabethan London, young Emilia Bassano is a ward of English aristocrats. Her education has endowed her with a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling, but still she is allowed no voice of her own.

Forced to become a mistress to the Lord Chamberlain, who oversees the theatre, Emilia discovers the power of stories to beguile audiences. Secretly, she forms a plan to bring a play of her own to the stage - by paying an actor named William Shakespeare to front her work.

In modern-day Manhattan, playwright Melina Green finds a woman's voice is still worth less than a man's. But, inspired by the life of her ancestor Emilia Bassano, Melina takes a lesson from history and submits a play under a male pseudonym . . .

Moving between Elizabethan England and modern day Manhattan, By Any Other Name is a beautifully written, compelling novel that explores the theme of identity and the ways in which two women, centuries apart—one of whom might just be the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—are both forced to hide behind another name to make their voices heard.

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PRAISE FOR JODI PICOULT

'A writer the world needs to be reading right now' Independent

'It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes' Financial Times

'She is the master of her craft' Daily Telegraph

'There are writers who try and do what Picoult does, and then there's Picoult' Marie Claire

"Perennial best-seller Picoult takes on another hot-button topic sure to ignite controversy and conversation: the question of Shakespearean authorship. . . . [A] timely and affecting tale. . . . Picoult’s many, many fans will pounce on her latest incisive, pot-stirring tale, while the Shakespearean theme will attract even more readers" - Booklist, Starred

"A blend of historical fiction and modern-day settings, the novel gives us timelines that intertwine and surprise . . . This one is definitely for fans of Shakespeare’s work; 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. . . . It’s Emilia’s story, and Picoult lovingly brings her to life. A vibrant tale of a remarkable woman" - Kirkus

"[An] inspiring work of feminist literature" - Elle

"Praise for Jodi Picoult" - :

"Emotional and enlightening" - WOMAN & HOME

"The twist halfway through is a jaw-to-the-floor moment" - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

"A perfect choice for your book clubs" - PRIMA

"She is the master of her craft" - DAILY MAIL

"It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes" - FINANCIAL TIMES

"A writer the world needs to be reading right now" - INDEPENDENT

"Her intelligent, meticulously researched novels explore ethical dilemmas through heartrending, headline-grabbing scenarios" - THE SUNDAY TIMES

"An addictive read packed with twists and turns" - CLOSER

"Picoult, once again, grabs a razor-sharp issue and uses her brilliantly intricate pen to expose all the shades of grey with perfection" - COSMOPOLITAN

"There are writers who try and do what Picoult does, and then there's Picoult" - MARIE CLAIRE

"Jodi Picoult is that rare, one-in-a-million writer whose books both squeeze your heart and expand your mind" - EMILY HENRY