The Paris Wife

by Paula McLain

Sarah's take

I recommend *The Paris Wife* for its intimate portrayal of Hadley Richardson, capturing the bittersweet nuances of love and ambition against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Paris. This book is perfect for readers who appreciate strong female voices and are drawn to the complexities of identity and sacrifice within relationships, as it beautifully explores the intersection of personal dreams and the shadows of fame.

About the book

Through the eyes of Hadley Richardson, Hemingway's first wife, this intimate novel captures the intoxicating world of 1920s Paris—the cafés, expatriate writers, and bohemian dreams that defined the Lost Generation. As Ernest's literary star ascends, Hadley navigates the price of loving a genius whose ambition threatens to eclipse their marriage, revealing the woman behind one of literature's most famous men.

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