Hamnet

Hamnet by bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell, known for The Marriage Portrait, is a mesmerizing historical novel that delves into love, loss, and resilience in Shakespearean England. Set in the 1580s, it follows a struggling Latin tutor who falls in love with Agnes, an enigmatic healer with a profound connection to nature. As they build their life in Stratford-upon-Avon, their world is shattered by the tragic loss of their son—Hamnet—whose name would later inspire one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. A luminous and deeply moving exploration of grief, family bonds, and legacy, Hamnet is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, literary masterpieces, and Shakespearean drama.