Recipe for a Perfect Wife

In this novel, a modern-day woman, Alice Hale, discovers inspiration in hidden notes left by her 1950s housewife, Nellie Murdoch. As she explores the cookbook, she discovers clues about her life, including unsent letters to her mother. Alice discovers that Nellie’s secrets may have been more sinister than they seem. As she becomes dissatisfied with her relationship and the pressures it brings, she begins to take control of her life and protect herself with a few secrets of her own. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the challenges of navigating a patriarchal society.