Harper Lee to Publish New Novel

[annaj26]

Second novel by Harper Lee to be published this summer

To Kill a Mockingbird" will not be Harper Lee's only published book after all.

Publisher Harper announced Tuesday that "Go Set a Watchman," a novel the Pulitzer Prize-winning author completed in the 1950s and put aside, will be released July 14.

Rediscovered last fall, "Go Set a Watchman" is essentially a sequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird," although it was finished earlier. The 304-page book will be Lee's second, and the first new work in more than 50 years.

"The existence of 'Go Set a Watchman' was unknown until recently, and its discovery is an extraordinary gift," Harper publisher Jonathan Burnham said in a statement.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is among the most beloved novels in history, with worldwide sales topping 40 million copies.

www.today.com/news/second-novel-harper-lee-be-published-summer-2D80471138

[ladylinda]

Can't help wondering if it's ghostwritten!

[beth]

Feb 8, 2015 12:25:53 GMT -5 ladylinda said:

Can't help wondering if it's ghostwritten!

I think the deal on this one is that it was written years ago and intended to be the third volume of a trilogy. Then, after the huge success of Mockingbird, she never got around to writing volume #2 .. probably part of the reason she became a recluse. Anyway, they are now bringing this one out as a stand-alone but with the understanding of the intent ... which might help the sales. I'll get a copy (paper and ink, not electronic) and hope it's decent.