The Most

Set on an unseasonably warm November day in 1957, this compelling novel follows Kathleen, a former college tennis champion turned housewife, as she makes a mysterious decision that upends her seemingly idyllic life. Over the course of eight hours, the story delves into the unspoken truths and tensions beneath her marriage, set against the backdrop of the era's social and historical context. Through its intense and focused narrative, the book explores themes of marriage, identity, and change, all within a single, gripping sitting.