By Any Other Name

By Any Other Name by renowned author Jodi Picoult is a captivating historical drama that weaves together the lives of two remarkable women, separated by centuries but united by their passion for the theatre and the written word.

In 1581, Emilia Bassano finds herself constrained by the rigid expectations placed upon women in Elizabethan England. As the mistress of the Lord Chamberlain, she gains a unique access to the world of theatre, where she secretly channels her creativity into writing. However, the cost of bringing her extraordinary talent to the stage is steep: she must allow her works to be attributed to a man—William Shakespeare—forever erasing her name from history.

Fast forward to present-day Manhattan, where playwright Melina Green is inspired by the story of her ancestor, Emilia Bassano. Despite living in a time where women's voices are more acknowledged, Melina still faces significant barriers in the male-dominated world of theatre. Faced with the dilemma of compromising her identity for the sake of her artistic ambitions, Melina must decide whether she, like Emilia, is willing to sacrifice her authorship to see her work performed.

Jodi Picoult, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, delivers a sweeping tale of ambition, courage, and desire in By Any Other Name. This novel thoughtfully explores the enduring struggles women face in pursuing their passions and the lengths to which they will go to have their voices heard, even if it means hiding behind another's name.

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