The Eden Test: A Novel

Daisy and Craig's marriage is in serious trouble. Daisy has signed up for The Eden Test, a week-long getaway for couples in need of a fresh start. However, Craig has plans to leave her for another woman. Daisy has her own secrets, including a burner phone and the Eden Test, which poses a searing new question to the couple every day. The lies and revelations are piling up, as the week becomes much more than they bargained for.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 22 May 2023
Publisher: Flatiron Books

Daisy and Craig's marriage is in serious trouble, which is why Daisy has signed up for The Eden Test, a week-long getaway for couples in need of a fresh start. However, even as she struggles to salvage her marriage, it seems Craig has plans to leave her for another woman. In fact, his bags are already packed, long before he arrives to meet Daisy in this remote cabin in the woods of upstate New York.

At first, their week away is marked by solitude, connection, and natural beauty, and only a few hostile locals. But what Craig doesn't know is that Daisy, a slyly talented actress, has her own secrets, including a burner phone she's been using for mysterious texts. Not to mention the Eden Test itself, which poses a searing new question to the couple every day, each more explosive than the last.

Their marriage was never perfect, but now the lies and revelations are piling up, as the week becomes much more than they bargained for. How far are they willing to go?

Daisy and Craig's relationship has been on the rocks for quite some time now, and it seems like their troubles are only getting worse. Daisy has been feeling neglected and unappreciated, while Craig has been preoccupied with his work and his own interests.

One day, Daisy decides to take matters into her own hands and signs up for The Eden Test, a week-long getaway for couples in need of a fresh start. The idea of spending some time alone with Craig and reconnecting seems like a good opportunity to try and save their marriage.

However, things take a turn for the worse when Craig arrives at the cabin and discovers that Daisy has brought along a burner phone. He immediately becomes suspicious and starts to investigate. He soon discovers that Daisy has been sending mysterious texts to someone, and he becomes even more concerned about their relationship.

As the week goes on, Daisy and Craig continue to struggle with their issues. They are forced to confront each other's secrets and lies, and the tension between them grows stronger. The Eden Test poses a searing new question to the couple every day, each more explosive than the last.

At first, Daisy tries to brush off Craig's concerns and pretend that everything is fine. But as the week progresses, she realizes that she can't keep up the facade any longer. She confronts Craig about the burner phone and the mysterious texts, and he admits that he has been having an affair.

Daisy is devastated by the news, and she feels like her entire world has come crashing down around her. She struggles to understand why Craig would do something like this to her, and she wonders if there is any way to save their marriage.

Craig, on the other hand, seems to be completely remorseless about his actions. He blames Daisy for his affair and claims that he was only trying to find happiness. He promises to do everything he can to make things right, but Daisy is not convinced.

As the week comes to a close, Daisy and Craig are forced to face the reality of their situation. They are both aware that their marriage is in serious trouble, and they are unsure of what the future holds for them.

In the end, Daisy decides to leave Craig. She realizes that she can't forgive him for what he has done and that she deserves better. She packs her bags and leaves the cabin, leaving Craig behind.

Craig is left alone in the cabin, and he realizes that he has lost the woman he loves. He feels guilty and ashamed for his actions, and he knows that he has to make changes in his life.

The Eden Test was supposed to be a chance for Daisy and Craig to reconnect and find happiness, but it ended up being a disaster. Their marriage was destroyed by Craig's affair, and Daisy was left broken and alone.

However, Daisy is not without hope. She knows that she is strong and capable of moving on, and she is determined to find happiness in the future. She starts to rebuild her life, focusing on her career and her friends.

As for Craig, he is left to deal with the consequences of his actions. He knows that he has lost the woman he loves, and he is forced to face the reality of his own mistakes. He starts to work on himself, trying to become a better person and a better partner.

The Eden Test was a wake-up call for Daisy and Craig, and it taught them both important lessons about love, trust, and communication. They may have lost their marriage, but they have gained valuable experience that they can use to build stronger and healthier relationships in the future.

In conclusion, Daisy and Craig's marriage is in serious trouble, and they are forced to confront each other's secrets and lies. The Eden Test, a week-long getaway for couples in need of a fresh start, ends up being a disaster as Craig's affair destroys their relationship. Daisy leaves Craig, and he is left to deal with the consequences of his actions. However, Daisy is not without hope, and she is determined to find happiness in the future. The Eden Test was a wake-up call for them both, and they have gained valuable experience that they can use to build stronger and healthier relationships in the future.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 233 x 154 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250855664