Be Frank with Me: A Novel

M. M. 'Mimi' Banning, a celebrated yet elusive author, has withdrawn from the public eye, choosing solitude over the laurelled life her literary achievements could afford her. Living in her sprawling Bel Air mansion, she finds comfort in the familiar confines of her books and her dog. However, her quiet existence is suddenly disrupted when she becomes the subject of a peculiar assignment that requires her to reconnect with the outside world. Enter Alice, a young assistant tasked with aiding Mimi's return to the literary scene and navigating the quirky nuances of her world.

As Alice settles into her role, she discovers that Mimi's life is far from ordinary. The reclusive writer's eccentricities and past traumas unfold gradually, revealing deeper layers to her character and the reasons behind her self-imposed exile. Through their interactions, both women embark on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with the healing power of friendship amidst the backdrop of creativity and the complexities of human connection.