Greenwich
A Novel

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"[An] insightful debut.. Fans of Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere ought to take note." — Publisher's Weekly

"This gothic and atmospheric debut novel is absorbingly paced with cutting depictions of dysfunctional family dynamics, exploring societal expectations, how hiding the truth corrupts and corrodes, and the truism that money does not buy happiness." — Booklist

“In Kate Broad’s stunning debut, Greenwich, 17-year-old Rachel Fiske arrives at her aunt and uncle’s lavish estate, where she’s drawn into a world of privilege and secrets. After a tragic accident, Rachel faces an impossible choice, torn between her own desires and family loyalty. Fast-paced, beautifully written, vividly peopled, Greenwich is impossible to put down.” — Adrienne Brodeur, bestselling author of Little Monsters

"No one is innocent in Greenwich, Kate Broad’s haunting novel about obsession, loyalty, and responsibility. When a naïve young woman witnesses the unspeakable, she must confront not only the tragedy but also her own complicity. A daring exploration of desire’s messy demands, Greenwich illustrates how the choices we make shape who we become. A stunning debut." — Jillian Medoff, bestselling author of When We Were Bright and Beautiful

"Kate Broad masterfully combines can’t-put-it-down slow-drip suspense with sticky-summer coming-of-age, immersing us along the way in the lives of characters who are heartbreaking and complex and, best of all, given no easy outs. Greenwich is timely, smart, and immensely enjoyable." — Laurie Frankel, bestselling author of Family Family

“Kate Broad’s Greenwich is a page turner, an engrossing tale of a family tragedy layered against class and racial rifts in an upscale Connecticut suburb. Told from the perspective of a young adult discovering her voice and identity, it’s a riveting read and not-to-be-missed debut.” — Vibhuti Jain, author of Our Best Intentions

“Greenwich is a captivating, beautifully written exploration of race, class, and sexuality. The way that Broad explores the gray shades of complicity and redemption will stay with me for a long time. A gut punch of a debut." — Rowan Beaird, author of The Divorcées

"Kate Broad's propulsive debut explores the dark underbelly of privilege and power, prompting readers to question their own complicity. In the aftermath of a tragedy, when a wealthy and well-connected Connecticut family perpetuates grievous harm in their desperation to divert blame, seek justice, and protect their secrets, the novel's teenage protagonist, Rachel, must confront the devastating consequences of a single decision." — Caitlin Barasch, author of A Novel Obsession

"More than just a compelling coming-of-age story, Greenwich takes a hard look at class, race, and privilege in one of the country's most affluent suburbs. Nobody gets off the hook in this brave and unflinching novel of penance and place." — Christina Clancy, author of The Snowbirds

"Greenwich is a dark, lush, complex tale about the ways in which perception can be manipulated and privilege rules all. It’s the story of a girl mired in doubt, a girl who’s learned to stifle herself, and the woman she becomes when she learns to let it all go. I simply could not put this urgent, gorgeous book down." — Lindsay Hunter, author of Hot Springs Drive

“At once a tender coming-of-age and a chilling portrayal of privilege, Greenwich gets at the heart of how wealth confers protection. The stakes are as high as the net worths in this haunting debut.” — Avery Carpenter Forrey, author of Social Engagement

"Greenwich is as absorbing and gripping in its suspense as it is deeply affecting in its depth. Kate Broad has fashioned a story and a character that offers a moral tale without absolutes, insights without certainty, and a reading experience that will stay with me forever. Greenwich had me in its grips from start to finish: a beautifully written, unflinching, and harrowing tale of the catastrophic effects people can have on each other, even before they know who they are." — Liz Harmer, author of The Amateurs and Strange Loops