A likeable heroine and a fun, readable evocation of Elizabethan court life and theatre * The Times * Her best one yet. Jodi Picoult has combined her trademark research with an astonishing and heart-rending story, embedded in truth, and turned it into a gripping novel -- Jojo Moyes Youll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life in her brilliantly-researched new novel. Jodi Picoults books always start passionate conversations, and this one is sure to get people talking. Book clubs will embrace this rich, inspiring story -- Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale Impressively researched and beautifully written. A gripping, masterful work * Daily Express * Stunning. So interesting, clever, educational and moving. One of the best books I've read in recent times -- Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time A heartfelt, inspiring and deeply thought-provoking look at identity, strength and struggle. Meticulously researched, beautiful and original, By Any Other Name is a timeless classic from one of our great storytellers -- Chris Whitaker, Sunday Times bestselling author of All The Colours of the Dark By Any Other Name had me absolutely captivated . . . I loved all the questions this novel raised about who gets to tell which stories and how complex that can become. The importance of women's role in storytelling is something very close to my heart, and this was such a thought-provoking, evocative, fascinating and moving exploration of the topic. Jodi Picoult is a genius and this might be my favourite of her books so far -- Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne A fun jaunt through Elizabethan London, full of literary easter eggs * Independent * Perennial best-seller Picoult takes on another hot-button topic sure to ignite controversy and conversation: the question of Shakespearean authorship. . . . [ A] timely and affecting tale. . . . Picoults many, many fans will pounce on her latest incisive, pot-stirring tale, while the Shakespearean theme will attract even more readers * Booklist, Starred * Riveting * i *