The woman and her stars
(2026)

Fiction

Book

Call Numbers:
NEW FICTION/HAW,P

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Availability

Locations Call Number Status
New & Popular Fiction NEW FICTION/HAW,P Due: 4/23/2026

Details

PUBLISHED
Naperville, IL : Sourcebooks Landmark, [2026]
DESCRIPTION

320 pages : 21 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9781728295480, 1728295483, 9781728295480, 1728295483
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

"1772. Caroline Herschel is beholden to her wildly popular musician brother, William, who rescued her from servitude and brought her to live a comfortable life in Bath. Caroline vows that, because William saved her, she must always remain by his side. When William becomes obsessed with the science of astronomy, Caroline follows suit, and soon, the duo are moving to Windsor to be close to court, so they can advise the king about the stars and become members of the Royal Astronomical Society. Overshadowed by her brother, Caroline quietly studies the stars, attributing her success to the men in her life. But when it becomes clear that Caroline is just as much the astronomer as the men in society, she will have to break free from the life she's lived, and find her own place amongst the stars. Based on the true story of Caroline Lucretia Herschel (1750-1848), The Woman and Her Stars shines a light on a woman who was raised to believe she was worth nothing more than to serve others, but whose genius and resolve made her one of the world's leading astronomers. An inspiring story set within the societal boundaries of the Regency era, it is a journey of self-belief, friendship, and triumph"-- Provided by publisher

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