Ernest Hemingway’s first wife tells the story of their marriage in 1920s Paris
What it is about
Hadley Richardson is a shy woman from St. Louis who falls for the young writer Ernest Hemingway. They marry and move to Paris, where they join a circle of famous artists and writers. The novel is told in Hadley’s voice and traces the rise and strain of their marriage.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like literary historical fiction and the 1920s.
What you will get
A vivid portrait of Paris in the Jazz Age. It is based on real people.
The Paris Wife Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Historical Fiction · 1920s Paris · Marriage · Lost Generation
Length
314 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Hadley Richardson, Ernest Hemingway and their friends in Paris.
Setting
Paris and other European cities in the 1920s.
What makes it different
The famous writer is seen through the eyes of the woman who loved him.
Feel
Evocative, romantic and sad.
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