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I wanted to feel closer to the characters, especially lovelace, and im not sure that moment ever came. In enchantress of numbers, new york times bestselling author jennifer chiaverini unveils the passions, dreams, and insatiable thirst for knowledge of a largely unheralded pioneer in computinga young woman who stepped out of her fathers shadow to achieve her own laurels and champion the new technology that would shape the future. Not long after ada was born, annabella left her husband lord byron had mental problems and returned to. Enchantress of numbers expertly balances scenes in royal salons and english country houses with adas reflections on the mathematical principles that helped her push the potential of babbages invention beyond expectations. A novel of ada lovelace hardcover december 5, 2017 by jennifer chiaverini author. This e book edition, ada, the enchantress of numbers. In enchantress of numbers, new york times bestselling author jennifer chiaverini unveils the passions, dreams, and insatiable thirst for knowledge of a largely unheralded pioneer in computing a young woman who stepped out of her fathers shadow to achieve her own laurels and champion the new technology that would shape the future. Enchantress of numbers jennifer chiaverini litlovers. Enchantress of numbers by jennifer chiaverini is novel about the life of ada lovelace. It was interesting and there were moments of engrossing excitement that helped to move the pages forward, but often it was more of a slow burn. Enchantress of numbers is a fascinating look at how science and art do not stand at opposite ends of the spectrum, but ratherat their bestwork together, and bring us toward a new, undreamedof future. I dont know what ada was like in real life, but the cadence of the book feels like i imagined her to be. Motherdaughter tension sets the stage for this closely researched portrait of ada lovelace, the only legitimate daughter of poet lord byron. Enchantress of numbers retells adas life from when she is seven weeks old.

Amanda skenandore is an historicalfiction author and infectioncontrol nurse. Enchantress of numbers begins with a prologue which centers on lady annabella byron viewpoint. Youll come away from this book wondering how many other pioneering women in science have been overlooked. The only legitimate child of lord byron, the most brilliant, revered, and scandalous of the romantic poets, ada was destined for fame long before her birth. The only legitimate child of lord byron, the most brilliant, revered, and scandalous of the romantic poets, ada was destined for fame long before her. The novel is linear in its story telling which makes it easy to appreciate the characters development as the book progressed. Nylon jennifer chiaverini is a master of historical fiction, and her latest novel, enchantress of numbers, is no exception. A novel of ada lovelace by jennifer chiaverini followers of the critically acclaimed pbs historical drama series victoria might recall a brief but captivating encounter where the young queen of england is introduced to another unusual woman, bravely navigating a maledominated society in which both were often made to feel unwelcome, isolated and even intellectually incompetent. Enchantress of numbers new york times bestselling author jennifer chiaverini illuminates the life of ada byron king, countess of lovelacelord byrons daughter and the worlds first computer progammer. I found the enchantress of numbers to be a very slow read. The title of this book is enchantress of numbers and it was written by jennifer chiaverini. I admit to knowing very little about her and thats why i requested this book as an arc however, i just never connected to the characters and felt the book was overlong and drawn out.

This intricate fictional memoir of ada lovelace, considered the first computer programmer, by chiaverini fates and traitors combines biography with the style of a novel of manners. Books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks enchantress of numbers. The enchantress of numbers explores adas life and her platonic relationship with babbage. Not long after ada was born, annabella left her husband lord byron had mental problems and returned to her parents home. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read enchantress of numbers. Augusta ada byron king, countess of lovelace, is the only child of lord byron and his wife, annabella.

Chiaverinis latest will appeal to readers who enjoy 19thcentury historical fiction and want a glimpse into the dawn of a technological revolution. Books similar to enchantress of numbers enchantress of numbers. Bitch media enchantress of numbers is a fascinating look at how science and art do not stand at opposite ends of the spectrum, but ratherat their bestwork together, and bring us toward a new, undreamedof future. Jennifer chiaverini the only legitimate child of lord byron, the most brilliant, revered, and scandalous of the romantic poets, ada was destined for fame long before her birth. Enchantress of numbers unveils the passions, dreams, and insatiable thirst for knowledge of a largely unheralded pioneer in computinga young woman who stepped out of her fathers shadow to achieve her own laurels and champion the new technology that would shape the future. She is not only a true enchantress of numbers, but a reminder of how far society has progressed and how far it has yet to go. Poetical science, emphasizes adas unique talent of integrating imagination, poetry and science. Enchantress of numbers by jennifer chiaverini is a historical fiction look into the life of ada byron lovelace. Enchantress of numbers by jennifer chiaverini overdrive. The enchantress of numbers by jennifer chiaverini smart. A novel of ada lovelace ebook written by jennifer chiaverini. While i knew about lord bryon, his affair with caroline lamb, i knew nothing about his maligned wife and forgotten daughter.

This edition includes all of adas fascinating letters to charles babbage, 55 pictures, and sidebars that encourages the reader to. It was published by dutton and has a total of 448 pages in the book. Enchantress of numbers book club discussion questions. A novel of ada lovelace by jennifer chiaverini 2017, hardcover at the best online prices at. You may well wonder how i, no more than seven weeks old when my mother left my father and launched the great scandal that came to be known throughout england as the separation, can claim to have witnessed the tumultuous events that provoked so much curiosity and gossip. Jennifer chiaverinis historical novel enchantress of numbers focuses attention on 19th century english mathematician ada lovelace. The language is good, the story flows well, the imagery is wonderful. Her debut novel, between earth and sky, comes out from kensington publishing in. Enchantress of numbers audiobook by jennifer chiaverini. Enchantress of numbers by jennifer chiaverini is a historical fiction novel that attempts to document the life of ada lovelace, who is dubbed the first computer programmer and just happens to be the daughter of famous poet lord byron. Enchantress of numbers pdf download full pdf read book. About enchantress of numbers new york times bestselling author jennifer chiaverini illuminates the life of ada byron king, countess of lovelacelord byrons daughter and the.