The Paris Wife

A New York Times Best Seller! A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures the love affair between Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley. Following a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the pair set sail for Europe, where they become swept up in the hard-drinking, fast-living, and free-loving life of Jazz Age Paris—hanging out with a volatile group that includes Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. As Ernest struggles to find his literary voice and Hadley strives to hold on to her sense of self, they eventually find themselves facing the ultimate crisis of their marriage—a deception that will lead to the unraveling of everything they’ve fought so hard for.

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Published Nov 27, 2012

331 pages

Average rating: 7.03

221 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Paris Wife* offers a vivid portrayal of Hadley Richardson and Ernest Hemingway’s early marriage against the backdrop of 1920s Paris, ...

Cresta McGowan
Dec 25, 2025
8/10 stars
Solid novel - enjoyed the historical fiction aspect of this.
lovebookscs
Mar 06, 2025
This is a story about Ernest Hemmingway and one of his wives in Paris.
LTC
Nov 20, 2024
Book #8: Debbie nominated, Abby & Ro hosted!
Jennifer Sigling
Mar 11, 2026
8/10 stars
An excellent read. True to the historical material. I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last. My sister read it years ago and recommend it to me and I can't believe it took me so long. A must read for the historical fiction reader.
Ann Bredemeier
Oct 18, 2025
4/10 stars
It was difficult for me to get into this book and I didn't really care for it.

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