

McLain’s fans will not be disappointed this is historical fiction at its best, and today’s female readers will be encouraged by Martha, who refuses to be silenced or limited in a time that was harshly repressive for women.” - Library Journal (starred) McLain’s fast-moving, richly insightful, heartwrenching, and sumptuously written tale pays exhilarating homage to its truly exceptional and significant inspiration.” - Booklist (starred review) “Romance, infidelity, war-Paula McLain’s powerhouse novel has it all.” - Glamour “McLain’s engrossing novel dives into their relationship but also spotlights a woman ahead of her time-a fearless reporter who covered the major conflicts of the 20 th century.” - Real Simple Readers may pick up Love and Ruin because of their obsession with Ernest Hemingway, but they’ll fall in love with it because of Marty Gellhorn.” - BookPage

“McLain’s ability to base a work of fiction on real people is nothing short of superb.
