Jordy Rosenberg books

Jordy Rosenberg is an American author and academic known for the historical novel Confessions of the Fox, which reimagines the life of 18th-century thief Jack Sheppard.

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Confessions of the Fox 2018 Buy
Night Night Fawn 2026 Buy

Jordy Rosenberg is an American writer and professor whose debut novel, Confessions of the Fox (2018), attracted strong critical attention. The book reimagines the real-life 18th-century London thief Jack Sheppard as a trans man, told through the frame of a modern academic editing a newly discovered manuscript. It was longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize.

Rosenberg is also an academic who teaches at a university. His second novel, Night Night Fawn, is expected in 2026. His fiction combines historical research with questions about identity, power, and who gets to tell whose story.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jordy Rosenberg written?

Jordy Rosenberg has written two books in one series.

What was Jordy Rosenberg's first book?

Jordy Rosenberg’s first book is Confessions of the Fox, published in 2018.

What is Jordy Rosenberg known for?

Jordy Rosenberg is best known for Confessions of the Fox (2018), a historical novel that reimagines the life of Jack Sheppard, a real 18th-century London thief, as a transgender man. The book was widely praised for its inventive structure and its exploration of gender, race, and class.

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