{"product_id":"9780062699619_the-other-alcott","title":"The Other Alcott","description":"\u003cp\u003eElise Hooper’s debut novel conjures the fascinating, untold story of May Alcott—Louisa’s youngest sister and an artist in her own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe all know the story of the March sisters, heroines of Louisa May Alcott’s \u003c\/em\u003eLittle Women. \u003cem\u003eBut while everyone cheers on Jo March, based on Louisa herself, Amy March is often the least favorite sister. Now, it’s time to learn the truth about the real “Amy”, Louisa’s sister, May. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStylish, outgoing, creative, May Alcott grows up longing to experience the wide world beyond Concord, Massachusetts. While her sister Louisa crafts stories, May herself is a talented and dedicated artist, taking lessons in Boston, turning down a marriage proposal from a well-off suitor, and facing scorn for entering what is very much a man’s profession. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife for the Alcott family has never been easy, so when Louisa’s \u003cem\u003eLittle Women \u003c\/em\u003eis published, its success eases the financial burdens they’d faced for so many years. Everyone agrees the novel is charming, but May is struck to the core by the portrayal of selfish, spoiled “Amy March.” Is this what her beloved sister really thinks of her? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo May embarks on a quest to discover her own true identity, as an artist and a woman. From Boston to Rome, London, and Paris, this brave, talented, and determined woman forges an amazing life of her own, making her so much more than merely “The Other Alcott.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elise Hooper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46899361513621,"sku":"9780062699619","price":46.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062699619_25df9f4a-e6a0-47fe-92d1-2a641fffa271.jpg?v=1776888313","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062699619_the-other-alcott","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}