Miss Emily A Novel
Miss Emily A Novel by Nuala O’Connor is a historical fiction work published by Penguin on July 14, 2015. This 256-page novel brings to life the private world of Emily Dickinson, one of America’s most renowned poets, through the perspectives of both Dickinson and her family’s Irish maid, Ada Concannon. Set in Amherst, Massachusetts, the narrative explores the complexities of their relationship against the backdrop of Emily’s reclusive lifestyle and her deepening obsession with words.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of friendship and personal struggle as Ada, an eighteen-year-old maid, navigates her new role within the eccentric Dickinson household. The story delves into themes of loyalty and sacrifice, particularly when Ada’s safety is compromised, prompting Emily to confront her own fears. This edition offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these two women, blending biographical elements with literary fiction, making it a thoughtful exploration of their intertwined fates.
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An Amazon Canada Best Book of the Year, the American debut of an award-winning Irish writer that brings to life Emily Dickinson and will enthrall fans of Longbourn and Mrs. Poe and the film A Quiet Passion, starring Cynthia Nixon as Emily Dickinson.
Nuala O’Connor’s enchanting American debut novel, Miss Emily, reimagines the private life of Emily Dickinson, one of America’s most beloved poets, through her own voice and through the eyes of her family’s Irish maid.
Eighteen-year-old Ada Concannon has just been hired by the respected but eccentric Dickinson family of Amherst, Massachusetts. Despite their difference in age and the upstairs-downstairs divide, Ada strikes up a deep friendship with Miss Emily, the gifted elder daughter living a spinster’s life at home. But Emily’s passion for words begins to dominate her life. She will wear only white and avoids the world outside the Dickinson homestead. When Ada’s safety and reputation are threatened, however, Emily must face down her own demons in order to help her friend, with shocking consequences.
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