Namesake by Brianna Barrett

| 10-Minute | Noted Oregon historian Frances Fuller Victor is known to have spent most of her life as a
struggling artist, selling beauty products door to door when she was unable to afford publishing
costs for her books. She arrives at the home of Judge Matthew Deady and convinces him to help her
with research for her book on the early history of Oregon. Based on a true story.
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Namesake

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  • Rachael Carnes:
    6 Oct. 2021
    “ History springs to life in Barrett's period piece, that feels timeless in its thematic exploration. As an Oregonian, I had a HUGE smile on my face as the writer grounds the work in our locality, finding humor and heart and bringing women into the foreground. ”
  • Bryan Stubbles:
    24 Nov. 2017
    “ Wonderfully pleasant and humorous. Barrett does a good job of mixing history and humor. Love the location and time. Recommended as a comedy or for anyone interested in history or a good female role. Happy I read it. ”

Development History

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    LineStorm, Portland in Play
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    2017