Young Jane Young | Gabrielle Zelvin
Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin is a bold, witty and emotional novel about scandal, reinvention, and the stories we tell about women.
After a political affair goes public, Aviva Grossman is forced to rebuild her life as Jane Young in a quiet Maine town. But when she re-enters public life, the past returns and her daughter Ruby begins to uncover the truth.
Told through five interconnected women’s perspectives, this is a gripping story of reputation, motherhood, and second chances in the digital age.
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From bestselling author Gabrielle Zevin comes Young Jane Young, a sharp, powerful and darkly witty novel about scandal, reputation, and reinvention in the digital age.
Aviva Grossman is a young congressional intern in Florida who makes a life-changing mistake: an affair with her married boss, and a blog that tells the truth. When the scandal breaks, she becomes the only one punished, while the man she worked for escapes unscathed. Publicly shamed and reduced to a punchline, Aviva disappears, starting over in a small town in Maine as Jane Young, a wedding planner trying to build a quieter, safer life while raising her daughter.
But the past is never far away. When Jane decides to step back into public life by running for office, everything she tried to leave behind resurfaces online. Meanwhile, her daughter Ruby begins to question who her mother really is, and whether the truth can change how she sees her.
Told through the perspectives of five women whose lives are shaped by the same scandal, this is a compelling, modern story about power, identity, motherhood, and the lasting consequences of the internet age.
Perfect for readers of contemporary women’s fiction, thought-provoking literary drama, and stories about resilience, reinvention, and complicated family ties.