A Season of Perfect Happiness: A Novel By Maribeth Fischer

A Season of Perfect Happiness is a deeply emotional exploration of identity, motherhood, and redemption. Claire, having fled her Delaware hometown a decade ago after an unspeakable tragedy, has built a new life in the quiet town of Wisconsin. Her existence has been carefully constructed around maintaining a low profile and concealing her past. She thrives on a routine of solitude and simplicity, avoiding deep connections to shield herself from the pain she left behind.

Everything changes when Claire meets Erik, a charismatic theater enthusiast who offers her a chance at genuine happiness. As their relationship blossoms, Claire finds herself drawn into Erik’s world, which includes his ex-wife Annabelle, their three young children, and a close-knit group of friends. These new relationships bring unexpected joy into Claire’s life—she experiences the delight of attending a state fair, sharing laughs over inside jokes, and creating memories with the children.

However, Claire’s newly found happiness is threatened when someone from her past reemerges, casting a shadow over her carefully reconstructed life. The arrival of this person forces Claire to confront the secrets she has guarded so fiercely. She faces a harrowing decision: reveal the hidden parts of her past and risk dismantling the life and relationships she has built, or continue to hide and possibly lose everything she has come to cherish.

Through Claire’s journey, A Season of Perfect Happiness profoundly examines what it means to be a “good” mother and the courage required to embrace one’s full self, even when it means facing the demons of the past. 📚❤️