Hamnet

Hamnet

Maggie O'Farrell - 2021

Overview

In 1596, a young girl in Stratford upon Avon falls ill with a sudden fever on a summer day. Her twin brother, Hamnet, desperately seeks help, but no one is home. Their mother is tending her medicinal herb garden over a mile away, and their father is working in London. Unbeknownst to them, Hamnet will not survive the week. This novel draws inspiration from the son of a renowned playwright, a boy whose brief life is largely forgotten, yet whose name was given to one of history's most celebrated plays.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in historical fiction.
• Those curious about the lives connected to famous literary figures.
• Individuals seeking character-driven narratives.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 384
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Year: 2021
• ISBN: 9781472223821