New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini illuminates the life of Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace-Lord Byron's daughter and the world's first computer programmer.
Jennifer Chiaverini is the New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker, Fates and Traitors, and other acclaimed works of historical fiction, as well as the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. She lives with her husband and two sons in Madison, Wisconsin.
Praise for Enchantress of Numbers
"[An] exquisite biographical novel . . . a quintessential
example of the form . . . Wholeheartedly recommended for
historical-fiction fans and STEM enthusiasts."--Booklist
"Cherished Reader, Should you come upon Enchantress of Numbers by
Jennifer Chiaverini . . . consider yourself quite fortunate indeed.
. . . Chiaverini makes a convincing case that Ada Byron King is a
woman worth celebrating."--USA Today "An enchanting story about one
woman's struggle for intellectual recognition and
independence."--People, Book of the Week "[A] fascinating
homage."--Real Simple "While Lovelace may not have received the
credit she was due in her own time period, Chiaverini's novel
stands as a fitting ode to one of the greatest women in the history
of science."--Harper's Bazaar
"Chiaverini writes captivating stories of forgotten women in
history, including that of the young math and science genius Ada
Lovelace, responsible for writing the world's first-ever computer
code. . . . Chiaverini brings [Ada Lovelace] to life around you. .
. . Emotionally evocative and rich in detail, this historical novel
will keep you enthralled until the very end."--Bustle
"You'll come away from this book wondering how many other
pioneering women in science have been overlooked."--Bitch
Media [Enchantress of Numbers] is a fascinating look at
how science and art do not stand at opposite ends of the spectrum,
but rather--at their best--work together, and bring us toward a
new, undreamed-of future."--Nylon "Jennifer Chiaverini is a
master of historical fiction, and her latest novel, Enchantress
of Numbers, is no exception. . . . You'll be glued to the
page."--PopSugar "Enchantress of Numbers tells the story
of [Ada Lovelace's] fascinating (and too-short) life. Historical
fiction STEM is the literary genre we never knew we
needed."--HelloGiggles
"This fascinating portrait of Lord Byron's only legitimate child is
not only a picture of a time and place, but of a woman struggling
with her nature, passion, and desire for learning. Chiaverini's
novel, with its straightforward prose, is both inspirational,
touchin, g and memorable."--RT Book Reviews "[An] enthralling
historical novel."--Paste
"Chiaverini once again shows her considerable skill, breathing life
into historical figures that are too little known."--Shelf
Awareness "Fascinating."--The National Examiner
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