MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics (2019)
Olivia Waite
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Lucy Muchelny is responsible for the mathematical aspects of her father's famous publications in astronomy, but as this is the 19th century she receives no credit for that contribution. Desperate for work after his death, she is fortunate to be hired by the recently widowed Countess of Moth to translate a French treatise on celestial mechanics. Although it begins purely as business, their relationship soon grows into a romance.

Contributed by Anonymous

The math is swallowed by the romanticism of astronomy and, well, the romance.

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Categories:
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance,
MotifFemale Mathematicians, Romance,
TopicMathematical Physics,
MediumNovels,

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)