This novel, set in glamorous Rome in the late 1960s, follows the free-spirited wife of an American diplomat as she desperately tries to contain a scandal of her own making.
Dunlay does an exceptional job of keeping the reader guessing about Teddy’s true intentions ... While this well-executed and cleverly plotted story is a win in itself, there are also overarching explorations of patriarchy, privilege and freedom that will resonate long after the end. Teddy is an instantly arresting and electrifying read that’s not to be missed.
Descriptions of couture dresses, jewelry, and extravagant accessories provide enjoyable eye candy, and it is easy to visualize Teddy’s well-clad life in Rome on a big screen in this satisfying meetup of suspense, rom-com, family drama, and historical fiction.
