Books like Loving Will Shakespeare by Carolyn Meyer
The story follows young Anne Hathaway, a spirited farmer’s daughter living under the thumb of a callous stepmother, as she navigates hardships of country life and the prospect of a future. A meeting with a young Will Shakespeare leads to an impulsive affection that changes the course of both their stories.
Meyer weaves Anne’s upbringing and Will’s budding literary talent into a narrative about love, family, and the pursuit of one’s dreams, revealing the price paid for each choice.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Carolyn Meyer
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