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Influencer's Shocking 1855 Time Slip
23 May
Summary
- A modern influencer wakes up in 1855 rural life.
- The debut novel offers a satirical twist on reality.
- Film adaptation starring Anne Hathaway is in development.

A buzzy debut novel by Caro Claire Burke plunges readers into a satirical thriller. The narrative follows tradwife influencer Natalie, who mysteriously finds herself transported to a crumbling homestead in 1855. Life in 19th-century rural America proves to be a stark and harsh reality for the modern protagonist.
The LA Times highlights the novel's "bitingly funny and occasionally heartbreaking twist on the classic Instagram-versus-reality story." Natalie is described as a "deliciously unlikable protagonist" whose flaws render her "bitingly human."
This acclaimed novel is slated for a film adaptation, with the acclaimed actress Anne Hathaway set to produce and star in the upcoming movie.