"Jennifer Manocherian, author of Alpha Bette, has done it again! And No One Knew is a masterfully drawn story of one woman's journey of discovery. An unlikely heroine, Gertrude is seeking to find Jane Austen and instead finds herself through a winding arc. In true Manocherian style, the story is beautifully told, with empathy and compassion for flawed and vulnerable characters. Bravo!" —Lis Wiehl, New York Times best-selling author 

"Brava to Gertrude, a fresh rendition of that new type of heroine making her way through contemporary literature today: the smart, sassy woman of a certain age who longs for connection in a world that seems to have moved on. Jennifer Manocherian's And No One Knew is a moving and delightful story of a woman who refuses to accept isolation even as society appears determined to saddle her with that inevitability. You'll root for Gertrude as she learns that finding herself is the step that opens the doors she thought were closed for good. Perfect for fans of Sipsworth, Remarkably Bright Creatures, and The Correspondent." —Barbara Josselsohn, Author of The Secret Orphanage

"With deft humor and surprises at every turn, And No One Knew is about secrets hidden in plain sight. Jennifer Manocherian's novel kept me riveted, cheering on cranky and endearing Gertrude who's on an avid mission to learn about herself and those she thinks she's supposed to love." —Jimin Han, Author of The Apology and Dreamt I Found You

"And No One Knew is going to break your heart then carefully, beautifully, heal it for you. Gertrude Sidenstricker, 69-years-old, likes to order t-shirts from Amazon with sayings on them like, 'I'm not really antisocial. I probably just don't like you.' But she only wears them as pajama tops, never out in the world. Mostly because her parents raised her to believe that the large hemangioma covering her face would make her a target, and the world was cruel and harsh. To protect her, they crafted a life that was small and solitary and hidden. But inside Gertrude's head there's always a lot going on. Wry observations, sharp humor, literary references, a running commentary on people and the world and herself that will make you laugh even as your heart aches for her. She's whip-smart and self-aware, and even though life has dealt her some devastating blows, she never wallows. She endures. She persists. She's funny about it. Gertrude's story is a journey inward to discover who she really is, to find her place in the world, to decide for herself how to live the time she has left. It's about resilience and courage, and the transformative power of truth. It's about what it means to finally be seen—and more radically, to allow ourselves to be seen. And it's about being brave. Brave enough to rewrite your own story, even in life's final chapters. Manocherian has created something very special here: a novel that's both heartbreaking and hopeful, funny and profound, intimate and sweeping." —Alexandra Soiseth, Author of Choosing You: Deciding to Have a Baby on My Own

"And No One Knew is not only a fabulous stand-alone read, but for fans of Manocherian's previous novel Alpha Bette, it's a huge gift. We get to spend more time with one of my favorite characters of all time: seventy-year-old Manhattanite Gertrude. Gertrude is crotchety, complaining—I'll say it—a BITCH. And I love her! Manocherian proves once again that a character doesn't need to be someone we'd want to meet for coffee; they just need to be complex and compelling, with a heart-and-gut-wrenching story that keeps us turning the pages. Brava!" — Patricia (T.M.) Dunn, Award Winning Author of Her Father's Daughter and Last Stop on the 6

"When Gertrude discovers a cache of documents her late parents had carefully hidden, it sends her on a quest to uncover the truth. Jennifer Manocherian's signature irreverent wit animates a quirky cast of characters. It's impossible to stop turning the pages as Gertrude's sleuthing propels an eccentric story that upends traditional ideas about family and identity, all wrapped up in an adventure of late-life self-discovery." — Roberta Baskin, Award Winning Investigative Journalist and Non-Profit Leader

"And No One Knew is filled with sweet mysteries for readers to learn about stoic, aloof, Gertrude, whose alienation mirrors feelings we all share. Searching could well be her middle name as she sets off in many directions determined to find her own place of belonging. With settings that weave from NYC to Cape Cod, and literary friends like Jane Austen to accompany her, what Gertrude discovers after her circuitous journey will endear her as our friend for years to come." —Marcia Bradley, Author of The Home for Wayward Girls

"Jennifer Manocherian, author of Alpha Bette, has done it again! And No One Knew is a masterfully drawn story of one woman's journey of discovery. An unlikely heroine, Gertrude is seeking to find Jane Austen and instead finds herself through a winding arc. In true Manocherian style, the story is beautifully told, with empathy and compassion for flawed and vulnerable characters. Bravo!" —Lis Wiehl, New York Times Best-Selling Author

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