Madwoman

Darkly funny heart-smashing and absolutely unforgettable Madwoman is a masterpiece.' Rachel Yoder author of Nightbitch CLOVE HAS SPENT YEARS BUILDING THE PERFECT LIFE. IT'S ABOUT TO COME CRASHING DOWN.To the outside world Clove has it all. But then a letter arrives from a women's prison in California – a letter that threatens to expose the secrets of a past she has worked so hard to hide. Thanks to her lies Clove has the life of her dreams complete with a kind reliable husband two adorable children and a stable family home. So what if silencing the memories of her own abusive childhood means racking up a little credit card debt or obsessing about her wellness routine? Nothing to see here. But secret past and insta-perfect present are about to collide thanks to her mother's unwelcome return and soon Clove becomes caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the very people she thought she had outrun.Brave hilarious and full of surprising twists Madwoman is a story about violence recovery and Clove's refusal to be defined by her worst experiences.'A truly stunning read – this is my book of the year.' Ella Berman A Time Magazine 'Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2024'