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Finding Margaret Fuller

A Novel

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Finding Margaret Fuller

By: Allison Pataki
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
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A “sweeping” (Entertainment Weekly) novel of America’s forgotten leading lady, the central figure of a movement that defined a nation—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

“Soul-stirring . . . brings to life the epic and inspiring story of an incredible woman who should never be forgotten.”—Kristin Harmel, author of The Paris Daughter

In the company of Ralph Waldo Emerson and his circle of enlightened friends, the young, beautiful, and brilliant Margaret Fuller becomes “the radiant genius and fiery heart” of the Transcendentalists. She inspires Louisa May Alcott, sparks Nathaniel Hawthorne to create Hester Prynne, and forms close bonds with Henry David Thoreau and Emerson himself. However, Margaret’s soul yearns for more than poetry and drama, leading her on a journey of adventure and self-discovery.

From hosting a women-only literary salon in Boston to becoming the first woman permitted entry to Harvard’s library, Margaret defies societal conventions as an activist for women’s rights and a champion for humanity. On the gritty New York streets, she spars with Edgar Allan Poe and reports on the work of Frederick Douglass. And when offered an assignment in Europe by editor Horace Greeley, Margaret becomes the first female foreign news correspondent, mingling with the likes of Frédéric Chopin, William Wordsworth, and George Sand. In Rome, she embarks on a passionate love affair with a Roman count, causing an international scandal. As a mother and a countess, Margaret enters a new fight for Italy’s unification.

With a star-studded cast and an epic sweep of historical events, this is a story of an inspiring trailblazer, a woman who loved big and lived even bigger—a fierce adventurer who transcended the rigid roles ascribed to women and changed history for millions, all on her own terms.

©2024 Allison Pataki (P)2024 Random House Audio
Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt Boston
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“Nobody does historical fiction quite like Allison Pataki. . . . Part of the joy in reading [her] books is you learn from them while being caught up in the sweeping action, and this latest is no exception.”Town & Country

“[A] bold, brilliant woman . . . She changed the course of history—and now here’s hers, which you won’t believe you didn’t already know.”—Good Morning America

“What a woman! What a story! Whether exploring Margaret’s remarkable friendships or delving into her crucial legacy as a journalist, writer, and feminist, Finding Margaret Fuller promises to transform every reader it touches—much like Margaret Fuller herself.”—Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Personal Librarian

Fascinating Historical Figure • Educational Content • Excellent Narration • Compelling Storyline • Rich Historical Context
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I enjoyed finding out about the intimate lives of so many important literary figures. The narration brought the story alive and allowed the listener to visualize Concord, Rome, Tuscany and New York.

A remarkable woman

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Who was Margaret Fuller? As a retired English and history teacher, I have to admit I had never heard of her hence the book is a “must read “. The narrator does a marvelous job of portraying each character especially when there are foreign languages being spoken. The story moves along with its compelling language.

A must read!

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Simply enthralled with the ties of these genuses! Again sick of all historical fiction books about the two world wars! A refreshing different time in our history!

I must’ve missed this group of thinkers in high school being friends

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Once I found out who Margaret Fuller was, I wanted to know all about the girl who wanted more than a provincial life! This is such an important story that I want my children and grandchildren to be apprised of this most intelligent and well read woman in America before the 20th century!!

What a surprise !

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This is a must listen to book about Margaret Fulton. Thank you to the incredible and enchanting story.

Another fabulous book by Alison Pataki

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I loved joining Margaret in her fascinating life among some of our best known figures in Early American literature.

Enthralling storyline

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Very interesting and educational, the narration was well done. I knew nothing about Margaret and feel like but for this novel she was almost lost to us.

Glad now to know Margaret Fuller

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Loved the writing and learned so much about women in the 1800’s and the transcendalists
Great read!

Learning about a forgotten feminist

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Pataki does a masterful job bringing to life a woman who was a force to be reckoned with and highly admired by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Horace Greeley!

An extraordinary woman!

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I was really enthralled with Margaret's story abd her life. This novel on her life is a real tribute to her...

Amazing Margret Fuller

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