Mrs. is a dark and cynical social satire set in New York’s Upper East Side, featuring a cast of extremely privileged and deeply insecure characters, and a plot involving federal prosecutors, social events and high finance. The story follows Philippa Lye, the uncompromising wife of a hedge fund manager. Unfortunately, her shady past comes to the attention of the US Attorney’s Office, putting her entire lifestyle into jeopardy. The novel is a peculiar mix of literary ambitions and gossipy subject matter, resulting in a very distinctive tone. It’s probably best described as being somewhere between a modern-day Edith Wharton novel and a much wealthier Big Little Lies.