The Typewriter's Tale: A Novel

Name: The Typewriter's Tale: A Novel
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (56 reviews)
Author: Heyns, Michiel

by Heyns, Michiel

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.0 (56)

4.0 stars from 56 reviews

316 pages~5.3 hr readPublished by St. Martin's Press

$11.9925% off peak

Last checked: Apr 19, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical fiction centred on real literary figures and the lesser-known people who orbited them.
You're drawn to stories about women finding agency in constrained circumstances, especially in early 20th century settings.
You appreciate intimate character studies that explore the gap between the lives we admire and the lives we actually live.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven narratives over introspection and character development.
You're not interested in the literary world or historical fiction set among authors and artists.
You want clear-cut moral heroes and villains rather than complicated, flawed people making messy choices.

About this book

Frieda Wroth, typist to celebrated author Henry James, admires her employer but feels marginalized in her role. She takes to heart James's maxim: "Live all you can; it's a mistake not to." When the dashing Morton Fullerton arrives for a visit, Frieda becomes entangled in an intrigue as compelling as the novels she types. This involvement brings her into conflict with the flamboyant Edith Wharton and tests her loyalty to James. The novel explores themes of love, art, and how one chooses to live.

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Currently on sale at $11.99 — 25% off peak. Price has dropped 9 times over the last 10 months. Goes on sale roughly every 37 days. Typically stays discounted for 26 days.

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Currently 4.0★ from 56 reviews

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