The Woman Upstairs

From the author of The Emperor's Children, this compelling novel follows Nora Eldridge, a middle-aged elementary school teacher who has long sacrificed her artistic dreams for a stable, if unfulfilling, life. Her world is transformed when new, sophisticated friends—the Shahid family—enter her life, igniting unexpected passions and challenging her sense of self. Through intimate storytelling, the novel explores themes of desire, authenticity, and the costs of pursuing a truly fulfilled life.