Maggie O'Farrell turns from Shakespeare’s England to Renaissance Italy for her new novel, The Marriage Portrait. Set at the heart of the treacherous political world of the Italian Renaissance, this is the masterful story of a young woman's battle for her very survival, written with all the drama and verve that made Hamnet an international bestseller. The Marriage Portrait is out 30 August Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/theMarriagePortrait_HAU | Hachette Australia Books | Facebook

2.3K views · 59 reactions | 'It's very special, knowing that he has this play in his name'  #Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell reflects on the novel, the real-life Hamnet, and the play.  There's just over one month until #Hamnet returns to the stage in London - book your tickets: https://ow.ly/zXMP50PE6An | Royal Shakespeare Company | Facebook

3.2K views · 30 reactions | 'I couldn't believe it was my name on the cover!' 25 years ago, Maggie O'Farrell published her first book, After You'd Gone, and as every writer knows, there's nothing like seeing the physical book for the first time. Find her anniversary editions here: https://www.waterstones.com/author/maggie-ofarrell/118137 | Waterstones | Facebook

524K views · 27K reactions | In case you need some happy #ducks #unsolicited #dms #cute #cuteanimals #funny | Maggie Weber | Facebook