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Forged

A Novel

By: Danielle Teller

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Hardcover | 6 May 2025

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368 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24 x 3.81

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A thrilling and immersive tale of an impoverished woman turned con-artist by the critically acclaimed author of All the Ever Afters

In the Gilded Age, a time of abject poverty and obscene wealth, a desperate and ambitious young woman strikes out for a new life in the rising industrial cities of America. Naive Fanny is thrust into a Darwinian world where she is cast out and preyed upon, but she’s a survivor and quickly learns from her struggles. Thanks to her close observations of the mercenary actors around her, Fanny discovers the power of illusion and how it can overcome the immutability of social class and the ruthless rules of capitalism.

Shedding her past, Fanny embarks on a darkly thrilling transformation. She becomes Kitty Warren—a forger, con artist, and thief. Exploiting the greed and self-regard of the powerful, Kitty builds her own castle in the sky, yet she finds real pleasure and fulfilment elusive, and soon her foundations start to crumble.

With schemes more wicked than Jay Gatsby’s, yet with more humanity than Tom Ripley, Kitty Warren exposes the dark heart of the American dream, making Forged a gripping narrative and a parable for the ages.

Industry Reviews

"Forged follows the riveting journey of Fanny Bartlett, a woman who rises from the depths of poverty to the heights of Gilded Age society using only her wits, charm, and audacity. The author vividly captures the stark contrasts of the era—its opulent excess and harsh squalor—while plunging us headlong with Fanny into daring, brilliant schemes. With a twisting, clever plot and a remarkable cast of characters, Forged is a gripping tale of survival, reinvention, and the elusive nature of success."

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