Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke published 2026 In my recent piece for the i newspaper on a new Netflix series Little House on the Prairie: Laura had me at the hat I mentioned the concept of the tradwife – an online definition is as follows: The tradwife movement is a social media-driven subculture where women embrace traditional gender roles, focusing on homemaking, child-rearing, and supporting their husbands, often sparking debate over feminism, gender equality, and political ideology. Yesteryear is the current book of the tradwife, a novel looking at the whole idea in an unusual manner. It’s been a huge bestseller in the US, where it is set, and provoked endless discussions. The chief character, Natalie, is a top influencer, with millions of followers checking into her Instagram account. She lives on a farm/ranch in Idaho, following a Christian and simple lifestyle, home-schooling her many children, making a ton of money. We know straightaway that much of this is faked: Natalie has…