Fair Rosaline

by Natasha Solomons Narrated by Sheila Atim

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

A feminist retelling of Romeo and Juliet, Fair Rosaline frames Romeo as the villain, bringing a modern, accessible twist to a timeless classic. Inventive and immensely discussable, there's a lot to digest as a standalone and in comparison to Shakespeare's original.

A shattering untelling of Romeo and Juliet
The first time Romeo Montague sees young Rosaline Capulet he falls instantly in love. Rosaline, headstrong and independent, is unsure of Romeo's attentions, but with her father determined that she join a convent, this handsome and charming stranger offers her the chance of a different life.
Soon though, Rosaline begins to doubt all that Romeo has told her. She breaks off the match, only for Romeo's gaze to turn towards her cousin, thirteen-year-old Juliet. Gradually, Rosaline realizes that it is not only Juliet's reputation at stake but her life. With only hours remaining before she will
be banished behind the nunnery walls, will Rosaline save Juliet from her Romeo? Or can this story only ever end one way?
This audiobook includes an exclusive author and narrator QA.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Irresistible. An excellent spin on a timeless classic." — Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne

"A brilliant, feminist re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet, Fair Rosaline is a gorgeously written version of Verona from Juliet’s cousin, Rosaline’s, point of view. What does Romeo truly look like through the eyes of a woman on the periphery of the original story? Natasha Solomons skillfully shows us another version of the star-crossed lovers—and the Romeo—we all think we know. I absolutely devoured this thought-provoking, female-centric take on Shakespeare." — Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools

"I have not been able to stop thinking about this book . . . Fair Rosaline is a gripping, spellbinding and wonderfully immersive book - and one that truly makes you think. I would be very surprised if everyone is not talking about it." — Elodie Harper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den

"Exquisitely written, wonderfully lyrical and richly immersive - this a story we all know made fresh and chillingly relevant, refracted through a feminist lens." — Ellery Lloyd, New York Times bestselling author of The Club

"Intelligent, imaginative, irreverent. Solomons has created a gripping Romeo and Juliet for the 21st century." — Annabel Abbs, author of Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen

"Mischief and forbidden love ensue as Rosaline and Romeo embark on an affair that is the prelude to the more famous story. Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Julia Quinn who love a historical setting and classic characters mixed with drama and romance." — Booklist

"Challenges classic interpretations of Romeo and Juliet...entertaining and empowering." — Publishers Weekly

AudioFile

Sheila Atim is a gifted and experienced actor, and her narration highlights her skills and the suspense of the story beautifully.”

USA Today bestselling author Jillian Cantor

I absolutely devoured this thought-provoking, female-centric take on Shakespeare.”

NOVEMBER 2023 - AudioFile

There are many things to love about this retelling of Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, and Sheila Atim's narration is one of them. This feminist prequel to the well-known romance shares the story of Rosaline Capulet and her encounter with Romeo as he tries his best to woo her. Atim's tonal variations and vocal range allow listeners to relax and examine this new perspective. When Romeo begins to court Rosaline's 13-year-old cousin, Rosaline starts to see his true nature as that of a predator. Sheila Atim is a gifted and experienced actor, and her narration highlights her skills and the suspense of the story beautifully. C.F. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159678249
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	09/12/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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