While We Were Burning

In this gripping debut novel, the lives of Elizabeth Smith and her new personal assistant, Brianna, intertwine following the mysterious death of Elizabeth’s best friend. As Elizabeth struggles to maintain her seemingly perfect suburban life, Brianna seeks answers about her own tragic past, particularly the police killing of her son, which is intricately linked to Elizabeth's world. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the dynamic between the two women shifts from employer and assistant to something far more complex, leading to a riveting confrontation that challenges their perceptions of friendship, race, and class.