Normal Women (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780593467046)

In this darkly comic story about how we value female labor--and don't--a new mother becomes embroiled in danger when her friend, a controversial entrepreneur, goes missing.

When her daughter Lotte was born, Dani had welcomed the chance to be a stay-at-home mother. To be good at something, for once. But now Dani can't stop thinking about her seemingly healthy husband, Clark, dropping dead. Not because she hates him (not right now, anyway) but because it's become abundantly clear to Dani that if he dies, she and Lotte will be left destitute.

And then Dani discovers The Temple. Ostensibly a yoga center, The Temple and its guardian, Renata, are committed to helping people reach their full potential. And if that sometimes requires sex work, so be it. Finally, Dani has found something she could be good at, even great at; meaningful work that will protect her and Lotte from poverty, and provide true economic independence from Clark.

Just as Dani is preparing to embrace this opportunity, Renata disappears. And Dani discovers there might be something else she's good at: uncovering secrets.

Author: Ainslie Hogarth
ISBN-10: 0593467043
ISBN-13: 9780593467046
Publisher: Vintage
Language: English
Published: 10/10/2023
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 7.94h x 5.29w x 0.45d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/07/2023
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2023
Booklist 08/18/2023