First published 2018
In the quiet confines of a New England farm boarding house, the Woodward family hosts a rotating cast of summer guests. But when the enigmatic Mrs. Farrell arrives, her presence unsettles the household, stirring up long-buried tensions and exposing the fragility of the family's tranquil facade. As Mrs. Farrell's true motives gradually come to light, the Woodwards must confront the hidden passions and jealousies that threaten to tear them apart. In this masterful portrait of domestic unrest, William Dean Howells lays bare the precarious balance of power within a seemingly idyllic setting.
Genres: domestic-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: domestic-drama, hidden-motives
210 pages · Paperback