Solitary Walker - by N J Mastro (Paperback)

About the Book

In 1792, British philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft conquers the publishing world when she pens A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. But as this brilliant writer matures, she must decide what being a woman really means to her.

Book Synopsis

"A captivating work of historical fiction, intellectually stimulating and dramatically engrossing." -Kirkus Reviews

England, 1787. Mary Wollstonecraft is an avowed spinster. At 28, she moves to London to live independently as a writer. With her publication of A Vindication for the Rights of Woman a few short years later, she emerges as a leading figure for women's equality. But when a humiliating faux pas threatens her reputation, Mary travels to Paris to write about the French Revolution, where she unexpectedly falls in love with American adventurer Gilbert Imlay. Her ill-timed affair occurs just as the Reign of Terror begins, forcing Mary to decide whether to leave Paris-and Imlay. Her writing has branded her a revolutionary. If she stays, she is sure to face a trip to the guillotine. The choice Mary makes alters her life forever.

Readers of biographical fiction will embrace this carefully researched novel about the woman historians widely consider the world's first feminist. Told against the backdrop of Wollstonecraft's incredible rise as a writer, the French Revolution, and a solo journey along the remote shores of Scandinavia, Solitary Walker is the timeless story of women forging their own path.

Review Quotes

"A captivating work of historical fiction, intellectually stimulating and dramatically engrossing." -Kirkus Reviews

"N.J. Mastro is adept at displaying the perceptions and follies of women of the times, injecting dialogue, observations, and insights that will intrigue modern women with historical insights into the social mores of the times ...beautifully written." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review