The Woman and Her Stars

SKU: 9781728295480
The Woman and Her Stars

The Woman and Her Stars

SKU: 9781728295480
Author: Penny Haw
Paperback·Ages 18+·Women's Fiction
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At a glance

✨ Historical Tone
Inspiring, emotional, atmospheric, empowering
⚡ Pace
Reflective, immersive, character-driven
🌌 Vibes
Astronomy, groundbreaking women, resilience, scientific discovery
👑 Themes
Ambition, perseverance, identity, discovery, overcoming limitations
🧠 Emotional Journey
Personal sacrifice, intellectual passion, emotional resilience
🔥 Hook
Inspired by the life of a pioneering female astronomer, this story follows a woman determined to pursue knowledge and recognition in a world determined to underestimate her
👀 Perfect For
Fans of inspiring historical fiction and stories about remarkable women
She must find her own place amongst the stars. Caroline Herschel has always lived in the shadows. Beholden to her wildly popular older brother, William, who rescued her from servitude, she's worked hard to build a life for herself - one where she can go unnoticed and repay the debt she believes she owes him. But when her brother becomes obsessed with sweeping the stars, everything changes. Newly appointed as the King's Astronomer, William is rushed away from the bustling streets of Bath to the quiet countryside of Windsor. When Caroline makes a discovery that could send her right back to the people she was rescued from, she has no choice but to leave her carefully constructed life and follow her brother. Taking up the position as William's assistant, Caroline resolves to learn everything she can about astronomy. But the more she understands, the more she falls in love with her telescope, and soon, she discovers that she might be good at the science, great, even, and that the stars could offer her the freedom she's always secretly wanted. When it's clear that Caroline is just as much the astronomer as her brother, she realizes she must break free from the life she has lived and find her own place in the night sky. Based on the true story of Caroline Herschel, 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 awe-inspiring story set within the societal boundaries of the Georgian era, it's a hopeful journey of self-discovery, familial bonds, and passion.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
336
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Published
3 March 2026
Language
English
ISBN
9781728295480

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