The memory starts here, in my apron pocket, with the gun.

The Doctor’s Wife is a stunning debut novel by Elizabeth Brundage, weaving a tale of intrigue and emotional complexity. It explores the lives of four individuals whose paths collide in a series of cataclysmic events.

Michael Knowles is a promising OB/GYN at a prominent hospital, dedicated to his principles and the life he has built with his wife, Annie. However, his commitments lead him to unexpected crossroads.

Annie Knowles, the titular "doctor’s wife," finds herself in an idyllic town in upstate New York. Her life, once filled with dreams, becomes entangled with another man, a colleague at the local college where she teaches.

Lydia Haas is a woman of faith, devoted to her husband and her church. Yet, only after it's too late does she realize the sacrifices she has made.

Simon Haas, an artist whose paintings of Lydia brought him fame, harbors secrets within his marriage, secrets that unravel when he meets Annie Knowles.

This novel delves into themes of abortion, local evangelism, marital disenchantment, and the rifts of social class, presenting a profound narrative of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships.