By Any Other Name

De: Jodi Picoult

Narrado por: Billie Fulford-Brown, Jodi Picoult, Laura Benanti, Jayne Entwistle, Joe Jameson, John Lee, Nicholas Guy Smith, Simon Vance, Andrew Fallaize, Steve West

Brought to you by Penguin.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller

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.


'Her best one yet. Jodi Picoult has combined her trademark research with an astonishing and heart-rending story, embedded in truth, and turned it into a gripping novel' JOJO MOYES

'Stunning. So interesting, clever, educational and moving. One of the best books I've read in recent times' GILLIAN McALLISTER

'A timeless classic from one of our great storytellers' CHRIS WHITAKER

'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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Well researched

Excellent historical drama! Beautiful character development and enthralling story telling. Different from her usual stories. Really enjoyed this listen.

Astonishingly awesome

So unexpected, incredible book, filled with facts & research all woven into a beautiful story. Best book I have read in a very very long time. Must read!!

One of the best books I’ve ever read

Equal parts empowering and heart wrenching. A beautiful fiction that incorporates so much truth and fact in it.
If you’re a fan of plays and theatre in general this book will 100% appeal to you!

Different, but great!

This book is completely different from any of Piccoult's other novels, but a fantastic one! If you enjoy historical fiction (or truth, who knows?), this one is for you. Highly recommended!