Many thanks to NetGalley and Farrar, Straus & Giroux for gifting me an advanced copy of this marvelous book by Katie Crouch - 5 stars!
Persephone Wilder's husband, Adam, is an American diplomat working at the Namibia, Africa, US embassy. Persephone takes her job as an embassy wife very seriously and takes newly-arrived Amanda Evans under her wing. Amanda's husband, Mark, is there on a Fulbright to write a book but it's obvious to Amanda that he has other motivations for being in Namibia. Amanda left a powerful position at a Silicon Valley company but now feels like she's alone in her marriage. These two women, along with a local woman, Mila, meet at the International School where all their children attend. Each of. these women have secrets themselves as well as secrets to undercover.
I absolutely loved this book! There is the perfect combination of humor, smart writing, political and class commentary, and all kinds of relationships - those between spouses, children, and friends. You feel transported to Namibia, with its red dirt, heat and proud people. There are so many great characters in this book and I loved going along on their journey to living their best and honest lives. High recommended!
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