Undiscovered Country: A Novel Inspired by the Lives of Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok
- 415 pages
- 15 hours of reading
An extraordinary novel portraying one of the greatest untold love stories in American politics.
Kelly O'Connor McNees Book order
Kelly O’Connor McNees crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of female identity and societal expectations. Her work explores intricate relationships and the internal struggles of her characters, emphasizing their journeys toward self-discovery. Through deep psychological insight and an empathetic style, she examines the pressures of society and the quest for one's place in the world. Her writing is marked by a refined prose and a knack for creating characters that are both relatable and profoundly human.
- 2018
- 2012
In Need of a Good Wife
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of the American West, the story follows three daring women as they confront the challenges of their time and the whims of fate. Their journey is marked by rich detail and vivid imagery, showcasing their resilience and determination to forge a better future. The novel explores themes of courage, sisterhood, and the pursuit of dreams in a landscape where the unpredictable reigns. Each character's unique struggles and aspirations weave together to create an unforgettable narrative.
- 2011
The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A richly imagined, remarkably written story of the woman who created Little Women—and how love changed her in ways she never expected. Countless readers have fallen in love with Little Women. But how could the author—who never had a romance—write so convincingly of love and heartbreak without experiencing it herself? Deftly mixing fact and fiction, Kelly O’Connor McNees returns to the summer of 1855, when vivacious Louisa is twenty-two and bursting with a desire to free herself from family and societal constraints so she can do what she loves most. Stuck in small-town New Hampshire, she meets Joseph Singer, and as she opens her heart, Louisa finds herself torn between a love that takes her by surprise and her dream of independence as a writer in Boston. The choice she must make comes with a steep price that she will pay for the rest of her life.