She is the new york timesbestselling author of juliet. However, anne fortier took the classic, shakespeare juliet and a modern day juliet and interwove their stories together with a flair of a mystery and a spice of a thriller treasure hunt. The novel juliet takes place in siena sienna in italy and is based on the story of romeo and juliet. Juliet is the new york times bestselling novel about a young american woman who discovers that her familys origins reach all the way back to literatures greatest starcrossed lovers. Its also intriguing to see a retelling of shakespeares classical story that really feels like a historical story.
To see the complete list of this books readalikes, you need to be a member. Juliet, an ambitious, utterly engaging historical novel on the scale of the thirteenth tale and the birth of venus, follows a young woman who discovers that her familys origins reach all the way back to literatures greatest starcrossed lovers when julie jacobs inherits a key to a safetydeposit box in siena, italy, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. She holds a phd in the history of ideas from aarhus university, denmark. Order anne fortiers latest book, the lost sisterhood, today.
The story of juliet was inspired by anne fortiers mother, who always considered verona her true. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or. Lee juliet a novel por anne fortier disponible en rakuten kobo. Anne fortier is the author of the nyt bestseller juliet and the lost sisterhood. When julie jacobs inherits a key to a safety deposit box in siena, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. But now im left with the confusion that comes when you dont like something that everyone else seems to love. The book starts off with our intrepid heroine julie jacobs being given a family. In fortier s debut, the rights to which have been sold in 29 territories around the world, a descendant of juliet goes to italy to search for her romeo. Her retelling of romeo and juliet is a contemporary fairy tale mixing medieval and. Juliet is about a woman named julie jacobs who discovers that her ancestor giulietta is the reallife juliet of romeo and juliet fame. She is the new york times bestselling author of juliet. In anne fortier s novel juliet, shakespeares romeo and juliet casts a long shadow over the lives of the main characters, past and present. My books require lots of research, and they usually have.
Anne fortier parallels medieval and modern italy in this historical romance that retells shakespeares romeo and juliet in a more intricate storyline than what we generally consider the original. As children, twin sisters giulietta and giannozza were sent from italy to live with their great aunt rose in virginia after their parents perished in an auto crash. Aug 19, 2010 anne fortier parallels medieval and modern italy in this historical romance that retells shakespeares romeo and juliet in a more intricate storyline than what we generally consider the original. Publishers weekly says this novel reads like a da vinci code for the smart modern woman. Juliet by anne fortier book trailer when julie jacobs inherits a key to a safety deposit box in siena, italy, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. Twentyfiveyearold julie jacobs is heartbroken over the death of her beloved aunt rose. Anne fortier grew up in denmark and now divides her time between europe and quebecs eastern townships. From anne fortier comes a sweeping, beautifully written novel of intrigue and identity, of love and legacy, as a young woman discovers that her own fate is irrevocably tiedfor better or worseto literatures greatest star. In her novel, juliet, anne fortier merges a little fact and a lot of fiction to. The story of juliet was inspired by anne fortiers mother, who always considered. The story follows the modernday ancestors of the reallife romeo and juliet, who believe themselves to be victims of a curse that has plagued. That sort of fairytale desire is the type explored in anne fortiers latest novel, juliet, a mix of shakespeare and contemporary romanticcomedy fun, making it. Juliet is the debut novel by anne fortier and what a grand debut it is. But the shock goes even deeper when she learns that the woman who has been like a mother to her has left her entire estate to julies twin sister.
Order anne fortier s bestselling novel, juliet, today. Readalikes for anne fortier if you like anne fortier try these authors. Jul 26, 2011 anne fortier parallels medieval and modern italy in this historical romance that retells shakespeares romeo and juliet in a more intricate storyline than what we generally consider the original. Juliet by anne fortier overdrive rakuten overdrive. Fortier says she loves books that span two different time periods and. Anne fortier delivers a rollicking quest through the dark alleyways and. Juliet is a novel by danish american author anne fortier. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Nov 14, 20 however, anne fortier took the classic, shakespeare juliet and a modern day juliet and interwove their stories together with a flair of a mystery and a spice of a thriller treasure hunt. The book has been published in over 30 countries a thrilling treasure hunt through presentday italy that makes the classic tragedy itself spellbinding all over again. Anne fortier grew up in europe, in denmark mainly, and studied for her phd there, including spending a year at oxford, where she met her husband. In fortiers debut, the rights to which have been sold in 29 territories around the world, a descendant of juliet goes to italy to search for her romeo. Juliet is one of those books that is making the rounds here at the library. But she serves a very different purpose in anne fortier s juliet, a feminine thriller about a young woman who finds that the tale of the starcrossd lovers is hitting a little too close to home.
In anne fortiers novel juliet, shakespeares romeo and juliet casts a long shadow over the lives of the main characters, past and present. Its also intriguing to see a retelling of shakespeares classical story that. Stunning debut dual timeline novel about the real juliet, who inspired the story of romeo and juliet. Anne fortier as you know, my latest book, the lost sisterhood, was published in march, so i think i can safely say there wont be another coming out until marchmore as you know, my latest book, the lost sisterhood, was published in march, so i think i can safely say there wont be another coming out until march 16 at the earliest. Discover book picks from the ceo of penguin random house us. Soon she is launched on a precarious journey into the true history of her ancestor giulietta, whose. Reads like a da vinci code for the smart modern woman. After university she moved to the us, where she worked in film and television before writing juliet, inspired by the very first romeo and juliet story, which was set in siena. The winter war of finland and russia and holds a ph. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the lost sisterhood. Twentyfiveyearold julie jacobs is heartbroken over the death of her. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read juliet. Bought this before travelling to siena as i like to read books set where i am travelling.
But she serves a very different purpose in anne fortiers juliet, a feminine thriller about a young woman who finds that the tale of the starcrossd lovers is hitting a little too close to home. A juliet film is currently in production by paramountmontecito and director james mangold. Anne fortier grew up in denmark and emigrated to the united states in 2002 to work in film. She coproduced the emmywinning documentary fire and ice. And it succeeds wildly in the portions set centuries ago the prose is lush, and theres a bittersweet, classical atmosphere that hovers over the text. When fortier set out to write her book, she knew she would have to make. I have this book yet and i did read 4 times and today, march 31,2020, i will read it again. The story of juliet was inspired by anne fortiers mother, who always. Anne fortier weaves an intriquing, actionpacked tale that alternates between the modern day and the middle ages.
The premise was interesting, but i found the storyline set in 40 so much more interesting than the storyline set in the present day. When julie jacobs inherits a key to a safetydeposit box in siena, italy, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. Aug 19, 2010 stunning debut dual timeline novel about the real juliet, who inspired the story of romeo and juliet. Jan 01, 2010 modern day juliet finds her own romeo while searching for the real romeo and juliet, who inspired shakespeares famous play. Order anne fortier s latest book, the lost sisterhood, today. Readalikes for anne fortier if you like anne fortier. Fortier submitted her first manuscript for publication at the age of.
Juliet, an ambitious, utterly engaging historical novel on the scale of the thirteenth tale and the birth of venus, follows a young woman who discovers that her familys origins reach all the way back to literatures greatest starcrossed lovers. Juliet ebook por anne fortier 9780345519771 rakuten kobo. Soon she is launched on a winding and perilous journey into the history of her ancestor giulietta, whose legendary love for a young man named romeo rocked the foundations of medieval siena. Basically you get two love stories for the price of one, told side by side and all wrapped up in history, mystery, family drama, tragedy, and sprinkled with shakespeare. The story of juliet was inspired by anne fortiers mother, who always considered verona her true home. Juliet is the new york times bestselling novel about a young american woman who discovers that her familys origins reach all the way back to literatures greatest starcrossed. Anne fortier author of juliet meet your next favorite book.
Aug 27, 2010 that sort of fairytale desire is the type explored in anne fortier s latest novel, juliet, a mix of shakespeare and contemporary romanticcomedy fun, making it the perfect escapist read. Only someone like romeo, it seems, could save her from this dreaded fate, but his story ended long ago. Anne fortier keeps you guessing throughout most of the book as to who some of the characters really are in relationship to others, and what their motives are. The heroine is kind of weak, but the medieval conflicts and their modern counterparts are intriguing. Shakespeares starcrossed lovers get a makeover in juliet. Paramount pictures owns the movie rights to the book plot. Looking at the original story of romeo and giulietta set in 40, consider in what ways fortier uses shakespeares great tragedy as a model for her own work, and in what ways she departs from it. While 21 out of 24 of our readers gave juliet 4 or 5 stars, even some who rated it highly were disappointed with some aspects of the novel, and a few truly disliked it. Juliet is the story of a young woman who discovers she is descended from shakespeares most starcrossed heroine and the heir of a mysterious treasure. Julie journeys to siena in search of her past, and to learn if she has a connection to the original giulietta and her lover romeo marescotti, whose story was famously retold by shakespeare. With vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants, anne fortier weaves a compelling story full of intrigue, historical references, and romance.
Find books like juliet from the worlds largest community of readers. In her encounters with various descendants of the young lovers families, she. Fortier also coproduced the emmy awardwinning documentary fire and ice. Anne fortier grew up in denmark and divides her time between europe and north america.
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