Freida McFadden
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in October 2026.
publication date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (part of October 2026)
category: 
Literature
clue: This brainy novelist wanted to study math at Harvard but found success as a maid at home.
explanation: McFadden, best known for the best-selling novel The Housemaid, originally studied math at Harvard University before studying medicine at Stony Brook University. She continues to work as a neurologist despite her writing success. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
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