A Season of Perfect Happiness

By Maribeth Fischer,

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A propulsive novel that fundamentally questions what makes a “good” mother, with a heartrending portrayal of one woman’s quest to find her voice.

Ten years after an unspeakable tragedy caused Claire to flee her hometown in Delaware, she finally feels content. She has a quiet, tidy life in Wisconsin, a…

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1 author picked A Season of Perfect Happiness as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This was an original, highly emotional but inspiring story of one woman's effort to cope with her past. I won't reveal much more, but I loved how the author built suspense, kept the narrative flowing, and reached an emotional climax. I don't often read women's fiction but this is one of the best I've read in years.

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