Woman No. 17: Edan Lepucki’s novel is a psychological thriller set in Los Angeles, focusing on the lives of two women—Lady Daniels, a newly separated mother of two, and S, a young artist who becomes her live-in nanny. As the two women’s lives become entangled, secrets are revealed, and their identities blur in unexpected ways.
Lady’s troubled relationship with her mute teenage son and S’s mysterious artistic project add layers of tension and intrigue. The novel explores themes of motherhood, identity, and art, delving into the darker aspects of female friendship and the complexities of self-expression.
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