Shirley

Set in 1964, this novel explores the interactions between a young graduate student, Fred, and his pregnant wife, Rose, as they move into the home of renowned author Shirley Jackson and her critic husband, Stanley Edgar Hyman. As Rose forms an intense and complex friendship with Shirley, she becomes increasingly aware of mysterious occurrences and unsettling aspects of Shirley’s life. The story delves into the dynamics of their relationships and the secrets lurking beneath the surface, all rooted in the magnetic personalities of the central figures.