Madwoman

In this gripping novel, Chelsea Bieker explores the complexities of motherhood and the impact of past trauma through the life of Clove, a woman who has gone to great lengths to conceal her dark history. Living in Portland with her perfect family, Clove’s carefully curated life starts to unravel when she receives a letter from a women's prison, forcing her to confront memories she'd rather forget. As she navigates the tension between her haunting past and the present, Clove grapples with the cycle of violence and the possibility of healing. With raw, confessional writing, Bieker delves into the brutal strength women muster to protect themselves and each other.