Under the Wide and Starry Sky

In Nancy Horan's highly acclaimed novel, the story explores the passionate and complex relationship between Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his American wife, Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne. Beginning with Fanny’s adventurous move to Europe to pursue art and rebuild her life, the narrative captures their fierce love and the upheavals they face across decades and continents. Praised for its vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, the book offers an engaging portrayal of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of artistic fulfillment.