The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth

The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth tells the captivating story of a remarkable Regency-era author known as 'the Great Maria,' who was celebrated by figures like Lord Byron and Jane Austen and was a bestselling novelist of her time. Beyond her literary success, she was also a covert economist, working alongside key theorists to shape modern economic thought, all while weaving lessons on finance, society, and trade into her stories. Journalist Jeanna Smialek brings this fascinating woman’s contributions to life, highlighting her influence and the broader world she helped to shape.