Rodham

What if Hillary hadn't married Bill? Rodham, the latest addictive Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller from the acclaimed author Curtis Sittenfeld, imagines an alternative history for one of America's most iconic political figures. This riveting novel poses a provocative question: How might American politics and global events have unfolded if Hillary Rodham had made different choices in her personal life?

In her Chicago suburb, Hillary Rodham is known as "awfully opinionated for a girl." She is smart, diligent, and somewhat plain, which is the consensus of those around her. However, her remarkable intellect and ambition soon set her apart. As she progresses through college and onto Yale Law School, her leadership qualities shine, and she captures the attention of the driven, handsome, and charismatic Bill Clinton. But when he proposes, Hillary says no.

Rodham explores the path not taken as Hillary's decision sends her life—and history—onto an uncharted trajectory. Through Sittenfeld's sharp yet compassionate storytelling, readers are invited into a journey of loneliness, moral ambivalence, and the iron determination that defines the quest for high office. The narrative delves deeply into the painful compromises and sacrifices demanded of female ambition in a male-dominated world.

Praised for its gripping and thought-provoking narrative, Rodham is a masterful reimagining that highlights the pivotal role of personal decisions in shaping history. The novel doesn't just entertain; it challenges readers to consider the myriad possibilities of a single choice.

By the Sunday Times bestselling author of Romantic Comedy, American Wife, and Prep

Rodham has garnered acclaim from critics and readers alike:

• 'This addictive novel is the Sliding Doors of American politics. Gripping' - Stylist
• 'Startlingly good. One of my favourite writers' - Kate Atkinson
• 'A lot of fun. A wonderful sad dream of what might have happened' - Guardian
• 'It ends up being a love letter to a type—the female intellectual, who is given none of the licence of her less talented male peers. At the end, I found myself saying "Oh My God"' - Observer
• 'An explosive new book' - Grazia

Perfect for summer reading, Rodham is more than just a novel; it's a compelling alternative history that will captivate readers and leave them pondering what could have been.