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Everyone has secrets, some for self-protection and others for loved ones. Cornelia Brown, a devoted city dweller, surprises herself with a sudden desire to leave urban life for an idyllic suburb. Though she believes she and her husband, Teo, have made the right choice, she approaches her new life with trepidation, struggling to forge friendships. Her resolve is tested by judgmental neighbor Piper Truitt, who embodies everything Cornelia feared about suburbia with her perfect appearance and high standards. A saving grace appears in Lake, a warm yet elusive woman who shares Cornelia's love of literature and old movies. They bond quickly, as Lake has also recently moved to town, seemingly to enroll her perceptive son, Dev, in a gifted school. Marisa de los Santos skillfully navigates the complex interactions among these three women, exploring the emotional roller coaster Piper faces while caring for her cancer-stricken best friend, Elizabeth. Lake, an enigmatic character, draws Cornelia closer while harboring a shocking secret. As their stories unfold, the women become entangled in a web of trust, betrayal, love, and loss, challenging their perceptions of belonging and connection. Through it all, Cornelia strives to remain true to herself.