In Wonderland

In Joyce Maynard's gripping audiobook, Frances escapes her working-class background for a summer at a wealthy couple's estate on Lake Catherine, where she becomes the mother’s helper. Surrounded by privilege and luxury, she indulges in a lifestyle far removed from her own, while forming a bond with Forrest, her father's childhood friend. However, as tensions rise and secrets unfold, Frances finds herself entangled in the complexities of adult relationships, leading to a tragedy that forces her to reconsider the true cost of belonging in this seemingly idyllic world.