A Season of Perfect Happiness: A Novel By Maribeth Fischer

In A Season of Perfect Happiness, the boundaries of identity and motherhood are explored through Claire’s poignant and transformative journey. Ten years after a devastating tragedy drove her away from her hometown in Delaware, Claire has carved out a seemingly perfect life in Wisconsin, chosen for its shape on a map. Her life is deliberately simple: a small circle of acquaintances and a tightly guarded past.

However, Claire’s carefully constructed world begins to unravel when she meets Erik, a charming theater enthusiast who rekindles her long-buried desires for connection and happiness. As Claire grows closer to Erik, she also forms deep bonds with his ex-wife, Annabelle, their three children, and a tight-knit group of friends. These relationships offer Claire a glimpse into the life she had always yearned for—a life filled with laughter, community, and simple joys, such as visiting the state fair or making smoothies with kids in cooking hats.

Yet, the arrival of a person from Claire’s past threatens to shatter the fragile equilibrium she has built. Her worst fears come to life as the secrets she has hidden for so long risk coming to light. Claire must confront the possibility that revealing her true self could jeopardize her newfound happiness and the relationships she cherishes.

A Season of Perfect Happiness is a deeply emotional exploration of what it means to be a “good” mother and the courage required to embrace one’s true self. Claire’s story is one of redemption, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness, even in the face of potential loss.