Madwoman
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- Paperback published on 05/09/2024
- Page count: 336 pages
- ISBN: 9780861547883
Synopsis
'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. An unexpected letter from her mother threatens to pull Clove back to a life she's left behind, in this thrilling novel from an explosive new talentTo the outside world, Clove has it all.
Thanks to her lies, she's landed the life of her dreams, complete with a kind, reliable husband, two adorable children, 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 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. Soon, Clove will become caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the very people she thought she had outrun.
No amount of shopping, green juice or meditation can help her avoid the defining day of her life forever. 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
About the author
Chelsea Bieker is the author of the debut novel Godshot, which was a finalist for both the Oregon and California Book Awards, longlisted for The Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize, and named a Barnes & Noble Pick of the Month. Her story collection, Heartbroke, was a New York Times ‘Best California Book of 2022’ and an NPR Best Book of the Year. Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review, Granta, The Cut, McSweeney’s, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Writers’ Award, as well as residencies at MacDowell and Tin House. Originally from California’s Central valley, she lives in Portland, Oregon with her family.
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