Historical fiction author Fiona Davis has released 'Samantha: The Next Chapter,' a new book following the adult life of the American Girl character.
Key facts
- •Fiona Davis is the author of previous historical fiction titles including 'The Stolen Queen' and 'The Magnolia Palace'.
- •The new novel depicts Samantha Parkington at age 25, focusing on her efforts to inform women voters about the 1920 election.
- •Davis previously co-edited a collection titled 'Stories from Suffragette City'.
- •Davis identifies the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue as a source of inspiration for her writing.
Author Fiona Davis, known for her historical fiction novels set in New York City, has released a new book titled 'Samantha: The Next Chapter.' Published by American Girl Publishing, the story follows the character Samantha Parkington as a 25-year-old teacher during the 1920 election. Davis was selected by the publisher to explore the adult life of the character, who she notes is inspired by the fight for women's suffrage.
Plot of the New Novel
In the new book, Samantha faces a personal crisis after her inheritance is stolen, leading her on a search for answers. Her journey takes her through various New York City locations, including a department store, a baseball game, and the city's criminal underbelly. Davis describes the book as a story about the bonds that shape individuals across generations.
Author's Literary Recommendations
Davis shared several book recommendations, including 'The Perfume Collector' by Kathleen Tessaro, 'A Swim in a Pond in the Rain' by George Saunders, and 'By Any Other Name' by Jodi Picoult. She also highlighted 'Mary B.' by Katherine J. Chen, 'The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern' by Lynda Cohen Loigman, 'Lady Tremaine' by Rachel Hochhauser, 'The Caretaker' by Ron Rash, 'Harlem Rhapsody' by Victoria Christopher Murray, 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters, and 'It Girl' by Allison Pataki.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.
