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The Paris Wife

A Novel

12 minPaula McLain

What's it about

Ever wondered what it was like to be married to a literary legend like Ernest Hemingway? Step into the dazzling, tumultuous world of 1920s Paris and discover the story of the woman behind the man, Hadley Richardson, his first wife and unsung muse. You'll get a front-row seat to their passionate, whirlwind romance and witness the intoxicating highs and heartbreaking lows of their life together. Uncover the sacrifices Hadley made for Hemingway's ambition and the ultimate price she paid for loving a genius.

Meet the author

Paula McLain is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife, a novel that has sold millions of copies and established her as a master of historical fiction. A former foster child, McLain found solace in books and poetry, eventually earning an MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan. This deep love for language and her fascination with untold stories of historical women inspired her to give a powerful voice to Ernest Hemingway's first wife, Hadley Richardson.

The Paris Wife book cover

What's it about

Ever wondered what it was like to be married to a literary legend like Ernest Hemingway? Step into the dazzling, tumultuous world of 1920s Paris and discover the story of the woman behind the man, Hadley Richardson, his first wife and unsung muse. You'll get a front-row seat to their passionate, whirlwind romance and witness the intoxicating highs and heartbreaking lows of their life together. Uncover the sacrifices Hadley made for Hemingway's ambition and the ultimate price she paid for loving a genius.

Meet the author

Paula McLain is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife, a novel that has sold millions of copies and established her as a master of historical fiction. A former foster child, McLain found solace in books and poetry, eventually earning an MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan. This deep love for language and her fascination with untold stories of historical women inspired her to give a powerful voice to Ernest Hemingway's first wife, Hadley Richardson.