Set in 1889, the story follows Nellie Bly , a young reporter for the New York World known for her daring investigative journalism. When her editor tries to relegate her to writing "women's topics," she proposes a spectacular stunt: circumnavigating the globe faster than Phileas Fogg, the protagonist of Jules Verne's famous novel, Around the World in 80 Days .
Returning to New York to complete the circle. Eva-Maria Bast: Miss Bly und die Wette gegen Jules Verne Eva Maria Bast Miss Bly Und Die Wette Gegen J...
This report covers the historical novel ( Miss Bly and the Bet Against Jules Verne ), written by the bestselling German author Eva-Maria Bast . Published in January 2023, the book is a fictionalized account of the real-life record-breaking journey of pioneering American journalist Nellie Bly. Book Overview Title: Miss Bly und die Wette gegen Jules Verne Author: Eva-Maria Bast Publisher: Blanvalet Verlag Publication Date: January 18, 2023 Genre: Historical Fiction / Biographical Novel Length: 416 pages Language: German Plot Summary Set in 1889, the story follows Nellie Bly