Paramount pictures owns the movie rights to the book. Tonya october 29, 2010 october 30, 2010 haha, i dont even think this book has been optioned yet for film. A film adaption based on the novel is currently in production by paramountmontecito with director james mangold and multiples writers from hollywood and. The novel juliet takes place in siena sienna in italy and is based on the story of romeo and juliet. The story follows the modernday ancestors of the reallife romeo and juliet, who believe themselves to be victims of a curse that has plagued the families for 600 years, ever. Not in the way that west side story did, by resetting and recasting the story, but by taking the plain old medieval italy romeo and juliet story and telling it straight and telling it well. In anne fortiers novel juliet, shakespeares romeo and juliet casts a long shadow over the lives of the main characters, past and present. Jun 01, 2010 juliet, an ambitious, utterly engaging historical novel on the scale of the thirteenth tale and the birth of venus, follows a young woman who discovers that her familys origins reach all the way.
Anne fortier delivers a rollicking quest through the dark alleyways and shimmering hill towns that once inspired shakespeares great love story. Juliet is the story of a young woman who discovers she is descended from shakespeares most starcrossed heroine and the heir of a mysterious treasure. The story of juliet was inspired by anne fortier s mother, who always considered verona her true home. Paramount pictures owns the movie rights to the book plot. However, anne fortier took the classic, shakespeare juliet and a modern day juliet and interwove their stories together with a flair of a mystery and a spice of a thriller treasure hunt. Twentyfiveyearold julie jacobs is heartbroken over the death of her beloved aunt rose. When julie jacobs inherits a key to a safety deposit box in siena, italy, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. Shakespeare famously borrowed his plots, and, in juliet, her debut novel, anne fortier traces the worlds most famous love story to its origins in siena in a novel that reads like a da. Pages public figure author anne fortier videos the lost sisterhood. Oct 29, 2010 who will play romeo in the film version of anne fortiers juliet. Order anne fortier s latest book, the lost sisterhood, today.
Of course, many towns in italy lay claim to the first telling of romeo and juliet, not just fair verona made famous by shakespeare. A juliet film is currently in production by paramountmontecito and director james mangold. Anne fortier has managed what might well be the impossible. Dec 26, 2011 juliet by anne fortier harpercollins isbn. Anne fortier born 1971 is a danishcanadian writer who has lived in the us and canada. See more ideas about siena, deposit box and guy names.
I loved the connection to shakespeares romeo and juliet. The novel juliet takes place in siena sienna in italy and is based on the. Anne fortier parallels medieval and modern italy in this historical romance that retells shakespeares romeo and juliet in a more intricate storyline than what we generally consider the original. She is the new york times bestselling author of juliet. Juliet is a novel by danish american author anne fortier. Juliet is the new york times bestselling novel about a young american woman who discovers that her familys origins reach all the way back to literatures greatest starcrossed. Looking at the original story of romeo and giulietta set in 40, consider in what ways fortier uses shakespeares great tragedy as a model for her own work, and in what ways she departs from it. Fortier also coproduced the emmy awardwinning documentary fire and ice. Of course, many towns in italy lay claim to the first telling of romeo. The winter war of finland and russia and holds a ph. The story of juliet was inspired by anne fortiers mother, who always considered. Soon she is launched on a perilous journey into the history of her. Anne fortier grew up in denmark and divides her time between europe and north america.
Follow harper collins canada on facebook or on twitter or check out their blog the savvy reader. That sort of fairytale desire is the type explored in anne fortiers latest novel, juliet, a mix of shakespeare and contemporary romanticcomedy fun, making it the perfect escapist read. In fortiers debut, the rights to which have been sold in 29 territories around the world, a descendant of juliet goes to italy to search for her romeo. Haha, i dont even think this book has been optioned yet for film. Anne fortier books list of books by author anne fortier. Those looking for a read with history, mystery, adventure and romance will find it here with anne fortiers juliet.
Order anne fortiers latest book, the lost sisterhood, today. The novel on which the film is being based was written by anne fortier and published in 2010. The novel juliet by anne fortier shown above is one i very much look forward to reading. Juliet is about a woman named julie jacobs who discovers that her ancestor giulietta is the reallife juliet of romeo and juliet fame. Soon she is launched on a winding and perilous journey into the history of her ancestor giulietta, whose legendary love for a young man named romeo rocked the foundations of medieval siena.
Book 2 by low robert26612 the book of dreams saxon series. Anne fortier weaves an intriquing, actionpacked tale that alternates between the modern day and the middle ages. In her encounters with various descendants of the young lovers families, she realizes that the. Anne fortier is the author of the nyt bestseller juliet and the lost sisterhood. For all the lovers of this amazing book as im from brazil, english is my second language, so i can take some mistakes in my posts. This is my dream cast for the book juliet, by anne fortier. Genre fiction psychological juliet by anne fortier author.
The novel on which the film is being based was written by. But the shock goes even deeper when she learns that the woman who has been like a. Soon she is launched on a perilous journey into the history of her ancestors. Amazing book, would be great as a film, and to answer the very first comment, it sort of is written in a historical kind of way. Aug 27, 2010 that sort of fairytale desire is the type explored in anne fortier s latest novel, juliet, a mix of shakespeare and contemporary romanticcomedy fun, making it the perfect escapist read. She coproduced the emmywinning documentary fire and ice. The story of juliet was inspired by anne fortiers mother, who always considered verona her true home.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 03, 2010 anne fortier has managed what might well be the impossible. Feb 10, 2014 when julie jacobs inherits a key to a safetydeposit box in siena, italy, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. Order anne fortier s bestselling novel, juliet, today. Jan 01, 2010 anne fortier grew up in denmark, but immigrated to the united states in 2002. Juliet is the new york times bestselling novel about a young american woman who discovers that her familys origins reach all the way back to literatures greatest starcrossed lovers. Born in 1971 in denmark, anne fortier is the author of the newyork times bestseller juliet.
Juliet, an ambitious, utterly engaging historical novel on the scale of the thirteenth tale and the birth of venus, follows a young woman who. Juliet by anne fortier free mobi epub ebooks download. It was fantastic, and i was very disappointed when i went to the book store to find more books by anne fortier only to discover there werent any. It is almost two books the tale of modern day julie and then the backstory of romeo and guilietta from 40. Julie encounters descendants from shakespeares unforgettable blood feud, and soon realizes that the old curse is still at work, and that she is the next target. But now im left with the confusion that comes when you dont like something that everyone else seems to love. Juliet takes place in siena sienna in italy and is based on the story of romeo and juliet. Order anne fortiers bestselling novel, juliet, today.
Anne fortier grew up in denmark and emigrated to the united states in 2002 to work in film. Who will play romeo in the film version of anne fortiers. Aug 20, 2010 when julie jacobs inherits a key to a safety deposit box in siena, italy, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. I just started reading juliet today and love it already. Of all the great love stories ever told, hers is perhaps the most famous. Anne fortier as you know, my latest book, the lost sisterhood, was published in march, so i think i can safely say there wont be another coming out until marchmore as you know, my latest book, the lost sisterhood, was published in march, so i think i can safely say there wont be another coming out until march 16 at the earliest.
My books require lots of research, and they usually have. As julie pieces together the original story of romeo and juliet, readers are taken with her to siena in the 40s and 70s. Anne fortier keeps you guessing throughout most of the book as to who some of the characters really are in relationship to others, and what their motives are. Nov 14, 20 however, anne fortier took the classic, shakespeare juliet and a modern day juliet and interwove their stories together with a flair of a mystery and a spice of a thriller treasure hunt. Fortier brought us back and forth between 40 and the present, without confusing the reader. Sienaboth modern and ancientcomes alive with annes detailed descriptions. Fortier bound the two stories together with the ancient romeo and juliet and the modern pair. As children, twin sisters giulietta and giannozza were sent from italy to live with their great aunt rose in virginia after their parents perished in an auto crash. The wolf sea the oathsworn series, book 2 by low robert26612 the book of dreams saxon series by severin tim26563. Juliet by anne fortier book trailer video dailymotion. In anne fortier s novel juliet, shakespeares romeo and juliet casts a long shadow over the lives of the main characters, past and present.
Juliet, an ambitious, utterly engaging historical novel on the scale of the thirteenth tale and the birth of venus, follows a young woman who discovers that her familys origins reach all the way. The chapters go back and forth, it was fascinating to see how ms. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read juliet. From anne fortier comes a sweeping, beautifully written novel of intrigue and identity, of love and legacy, as a young woman discovers that her own fate is irrevocably tiedfor better or worseto literatures greatest starcrossed lovers. When a young woman inherits the key to a safety deposit box in siena, she is told it will lead to an old family treasure. Im a great fan of your book juliet, and ive been wondering, is there any chance to. It had all the elements i look for in a good book romance, mystery, surprises at every turn. Anne fortier author anne fortier grew up in denmark and emigrated to the united states in 2002 to work in film.
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