The Editor

by Steven Rowley

First published 2019

Timid book editor James Smale's quiet life takes an unexpected turn when a major publisher acquires his novel. But there's a catch: the client insists James ghostwrite the autobiography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, his new boss. As James is drawn into the intimate details of the former first lady's life, he must confront his own fears and find the courage to step into the spotlight.

Genres: fiction, contemporary, adult-fiction, biographical-fiction, 21st-century, books-about-books

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

Period: 21st Century

320 pages · Paperback · The Borough Press

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