This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked. The Chosen: Who Pays the Price of a Writer's Fame? by Elizabeth Lowry was shortlisted for the 2023 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. It was also featured on the Financial Times Best Summer Books of 2022 list, receiving praise for its insightful depiction of the Tom Hardys' relationships and its evocative portrayal of early 20th-century England. With its blend of psychological depth and historical detail, The Chosen continues to resonate with readers and critics alike.