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Yesteryear
By Caro Claire Burke
Thriller · United States · 2026
Summary
Yesteryear follows Natalie Heller Mills, a hugely successful “tradwife” influencer whose supposedly rustic life is supported by money, staff and media production. She wakes in what looks like the same home in 1855, without modern technology or the controlled image on which her business depends, and must decide whether the new reality is time travel, coercion or an elaborate performance.
Book details
- Author: Caro Claire Burke
- Original language: English
- Genre: Thriller
- Publisher: Knopf
- Status: Published
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Themes
惊悚 · 思辨讽刺 · 身份谜局
Reading highlights
- A named protagonist: Natalie Heller Mills
- Satire of online performance becomes a survival thriller
- The 400-page Knopf hardcover is distinct from the 592-page large-print edition
Main characters
- Natalie Heller Mills — Narrator and influencer
A tradwife influencer whose carefully produced identity is tested by the brutal material reality of 1855.
Character notes are limited to names and relationships disclosed by the publisher or author. They avoid unverified fan claims.
About the author
Caro Claire Burke
Caro Claire Burke holds an MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars and co-hosts the politics and culture podcast Diabolical Lies. Yesteryear is her debut novel.
Official editions and reading
Knopf’s 2026 hardcover (ISBN 9780593804216) is 400 pages. Penguin Random House separately lists a 592-page large-print edition, so page count must be tied to the chosen format.
- Penguin Random House official book page — Verify publication data and find current authorised formats for Yesteryear.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yesteryear about?
Natalie’s curated nineteenth-century aesthetic becomes an actual nineteenth-century life. As physical danger replaces social-media criticism, she tries to identify who controls the situation and how far she will go to escape.
Who wrote Yesteryear?
Yesteryear was written by Caro Claire Burke. This page links its factual claims to the publisher or author source.
Do I need to read another book first?
This is a standalone work and can be read without another book first.
How many pages is Yesteryear?
Knopf’s 2026 hardcover (ISBN 9780593804216) is 400 pages. Penguin Random House separately lists a 592-page large-print edition, so page count must be tied to the chosen format.
Is Yesteryear historical fiction or a thriller?
The publisher categorises it as suspense and thriller. Its 1855 setting is part of a speculative, satirical mystery rather than a conventional historical chronicle.
Where can I read or buy Yesteryear legally?
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Sources and verification
- Penguin Random House official book page — 2026-08-30
