“A straight-laced San Francisco librarian is surrounded by a dazzling cast of characters in Hooper’s latest, which jumps from modern day to Belle Époque Paris before taking off like a rocket through the 20th century. An exploration of the link between art and artist, the secrets women must maintain in order to survive in a man’s world, as well as the caustic effects of withholding the truth from those we love most. This one’s an absolute gem.” — Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen
“Elise Hooper’s latest marvel takes readers on an enchanting journey from San Francisco to Paris, love to war, deception to redemption, as her main character—a little-known artist—moves out of the shadows into the limelight. This beautiful page-turner kept me reading all night.” — Janet Skeslien Charles, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Library
“Absolutely riveting. A stay-up-all night read.” — Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author, on Angels of the Pacific
“[A] heart-stopping tale of courage and resilience.” — Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author, on Angels of the Pacific
“Hooper’s eye for detail and skillful storytelling shine once more in …a gripping, satisfying read.” — Heather Webb, USA Today bestselling author, on Angels of the Pacific
“Fast Girls is a high-speed romp…ambitious and heart-pounding…A gold medal read from Elise Hooper.” — Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author
“Kinetic, mesmerizing, and terrifically entertaining…A wonderful novel.” — Jennifer Robson, international bestselling author, on Fast Girls
"Heroism, strong characters, and period dialogue shine in Hooper's latest." — Booklist, on Fast Girls
"Told in intricate detail, against the backdrop of a world on the brink of war, the novel shines a light on these long- overlooked athletes." — Real Simple, on Fast Girls
“Her adventures illuminate the world of intrepid female artists in the late 1800s, a milieu too little appreciated today.... The Other Alcott comes alive in its development of the relationship between Louisa and May.” — New York Times Book Review on The Other Alcott