One of BookBub’s “Best Historical Mysteries of 2024.”

One of Air Mail’s “Best Mysteries of January.”

"Come to this novel for the engrossing mystery, stay for the cinematic portrait of an aging woman who fears her popularity is waning and whose marriage is dissolving, even as she’s struggling with feeling obsolete in a modernizing world.” ―Oprah Daily

“Superb…Fredericks hits this one out of the park.”―Library Journal (Starred Review)

"[A] dazzling, magical foray into the life of Edith Wharton... Sure to be one of the best books of the year, and a perfect choice for book groups."―First Clue (Book of the Week)

Upcoming Events

I love talking to book groups! If you’re interested in having me speak with your group, contact me through the link on the Contact page.

November 2

The NYPL at 127 East 58th Street

I will be reading from my upcoming mystery featuring New Yorker writer Morris Markey and Zelda Fitzgerald.

12 to 2 PM EST

March 4th, 2025

The Wharton Plot comes out in paperback!