Teddy A Novel
Teddy A Novel by Emily Dunlay, published by Harper in 2024, is a debut work that immerses readers in the glamorous world of 1969 Rome. This 320-page novel follows Teddy Huntley Carlyle, the free-spirited wife of an American diplomat, as she navigates the complexities of her new life in Italy. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and elegance, the story captures Teddy’s struggle to maintain her composure while dealing with a scandal of her own making.
In this historical fiction, readers will find a vivid portrayal of a summer filled with the allure of Cinecittà and the vibrant social scene of Rome. Teddy’s journey reflects her desire for a fresh start, as she attempts to embody the ideals of discretion and charm expected of her. However, her plans unravel spectacularly during a Fourth of July celebration, leading to unexpected challenges that test her resolve. With themes of identity and societal expectations, this novel offers a glimpse into the life of a woman striving to redefine herself amidst the glamour and chaos of a pivotal era.
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“Effervescent and cool, Teddy is the perfect read if your trip to Capri gets canceled and your La Dolce Vita itch needs scratching.”–Washington Post
Lessons in Chemistry meets Mad Men in this wildly entertaining debut novel set in glamorous Rome, which follows the free-spirited wife of an American diplomat as she desperately tries to contain a scandal of her own making.
It is the summer of 1969 and Rome is awash with glamour and intrigue: the stars of Cinecittà are drinking and dancing along the paparazzo-lined Via Veneto, where royalty, American expats, and the occasional Russian spy rub shoulders.
Teddy Huntley Carlyle has just arrived in Italy from Dallas, Texas, eager for a fresh start with her new husband, a diplomat assigned to the American embassy. After years of “spoiling like old milk,” in the words of her controlling, politically-minded uncle, Teddy vows to turn over a new leaf. She will be the soul of discretion; she will be conservative, proper, and polite. She will be her most beautiful, luminous self, wearing the right clothes and the perfect lipstick, and she will be good. She will charm her husband’s colleagues at the embassy, and no one will have a word to say against her.
Teddy keeps her promise, more or less–until the Fourth of July, when her new life explodes as spectacularly as the colorful fireworks lighting the Roman sky over the embassy grounds. Now, Teddy is in the middle of a mess that even her powerful connections and impeccable manners can’t contain . . .
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