Release Date: March 6, 2026
About The Book:
Lucy never wanted the life that’s been thrust upon her—the wedding band or the baby in the crib. A woman of ambition, she longs to pursue her dreams on stage, but her husband insists on locking her in a gilded cage under his control. And in 1922, alternatives are almost nonexistent and certainly not acceptable, forcing Lucy to make an impossible choice. Bound by convention but driven by a fierce desire for independence, she flees a life she can no longer endure. With heartbreak, she leaves a pair of cherished earrings along with a note for her daughter for when she’s older.
Nearly thirty years later, in 1951, Lucy’s daughter, Anna Dodge, is given her deceased grandmother’s journal that’s been hidden away for years. Within its pages lies a long-buried secret, casting doubt on everything Anna believes about her family and herself. Among the clues is the story of the earrings, hinting at truths that defy what Anna has always known.
Devastated and determined to understand her past, Anna embarks on a journey to unmask the truth. As she does, she discovers the past isn’t just something to uncover—it’s something that could determine her future.
About The Author:
Fitness Professional turned novelist Linda Rosen’s books are set in the “not-too-distant past” and examine how women reinvent themselves despite obstacles thrown their way. A central theme is that blood is not all that makes a family– and they always feature a piece of jewelry! In addition to writing novels, Linda was a contributor to Women in the Literary Landscape: A WNBA Centennial Publication for the Women’s National Book Association and the craft book, Launch Pad, The Countdown to Writing Your Book. She is a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association and co-founder of the South Florida chapter of the Women’s National Book Association where she holds the position of VP of Programming. In addition, Linda is on the board of Trails of Delray, her local chapter of the Brandeis National Committee, and an administrator of the 5K+ member Facebook Group Bookish Road Trip and editor of their newsletter, Wanderlust. Linda lives with her husband in New Jersey, but when the leaves fall and she has to swap sandals for shoes and socks, they move to their home in Florida. www.linda-rosen.com.
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Book Blurbs:
“Rich with heart and history, Abandoning the Script is a moving, multi-generational story of secrets, and sacrifice. Rosen’s remarkable characters convey the resilience of women who are determined to find their own way in a world that wants to confine and define them. From Greenwich Village’s trailblazing Heterodoxy Club to the secrets whispered within a family’s walls, Abandoning the Script is an unforgettable journey into the secrets that can define us, and the courage that might set us free.” Patti Callahan Henry, NYT Bestselling author of The Story She Left Behind *
“Linda Rosen’s historical novel Abandoning the Script tackles the 1920s modern woman…her dreams, her choices, and the fight to see them through. Rosen expertly weaves the line between what women need, and what is best, culminating in a compelling novel rife with secrets, self-discovery, and the power of friendship and family. Engaging and immersive, Rosen delivers a deeply moving plot with a heartfelt conclusion.” Rochelle Weinstein, bestselling author of We Are Made of Stars
“a timeless story of the power of personal choices and the consequences of following your heart wherever it leads you.” Gail Ward Olmsted, best-selling author of the Miranda Quinn Legal Twist trilogy
“A heroine brave enough to make an exit to be true to herself despite the life and love she’s abandoning.” Janis Robinson Daly, bestselling author of The Path series.
This extraordinary page-turner, filled with unexpected twists and turns, will lead you to an unforeseen conclusion and questioning whether times have truly changed.
Jane Loeb Rubin, award winning, bestselling author of the Gilded City series: Threadbare, In the Hands of Women, Over There
“Abandoning the Script is page-turning, historical feminist fiction about a woman ahead of her times. Linda Rosen sets back the clock and gets it all right. A thought provoking, imagination stoking trip back to New York in the 1920s.”–Marilyn Simon Rothstein—Author, Who Loves You Best, Crazy to Leave You
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