Books Academy proudly showcased J. Michael Moriarty’s book, “Hemingway’s Return to England”, at the prestigious 2024 Frankfurt International Book Fair, held from October 16 to 20 in Frankfurt, Germany.
The Frankfurt Book Fair provided an opportunity for outstanding books to shine this year. Both readers and publishing industry leaders were drawn to these pieces because of their compelling themes and distinctive viewpoints. They prompted discussions, inspired new perspectives served as a reminder of the broad appeal of storytelling.
“Hemingway’s Return to England” by J. Michael Moriarty is the second book in the series exploring the life of Ernest Hemingway after he fakes his death in 1961. Now living as Matt Fitzgerald in a castle in Ireland with a cousin of President JFK, Hemingway embarks on a new chapter of his reinvention.
In this sequel, Hemingway (Fitzgerald) travels to England for the Remembrance Day ceremonies, a poignant moment for him to reflect on his past and legacy. As he explores the country, he reconnects with his love for storytelling and history, visiting significant sites such as Shakespeare’s birthplace, Windsor Castle the Imperial War Museum. His journey takes him even further as he experiences the excitement of the Grand National horse race and a meeting with the Beatles in Liverpool, marking an intersection of literary and cultural history.
Hemingway’s Return to England continues the imaginative tale of Hemingway’s reinvention, as he explores new places, confronts his personal demons rekindles his creative spark. The novel deepens the exploration of identity and the pursuit of meaning in the latter years of a legendary life.