The Rich People Have Gone Away (USED)

The Rich People Have Gone Away by Regina Porter

A gripping literary mystery and contemporary family drama that explores community, privilege, and resilience in pandemic-era New York City.

When a woman disappears during the early days of lockdown, an entire Brooklyn community is forced to confront the secrets they've spent years trying to hide.

Set in Brooklyn during the spring of 2020, The Rich People Have Gone Away follows a diverse cast of New Yorkers whose lives become intertwined after Darla Harper vanishes during a hike in the Catskills. Her husband, Theo, quickly becomes the prime suspect, but as family members, friends, neighbors, and strangers join the search, deeper truths begin to emerge.

From struggling restaurant owners and longtime Brooklyn residents to young dreamers navigating an uncertain future, each character brings their own history, heartbreak, and hopes to the investigation. As the search for Darla intensifies, long-buried secrets resurface, forcing everyone involved to confront questions of privilege, race, class, love, and belonging.

Richly layered and emotionally resonant, The Rich People Have Gone Away is a compelling literary novel that captures a pivotal moment in American life while celebrating the power of friendship, community, and human connection.

Why readers love The Rich People Have Gone Away:

🏙️ A compelling literary mystery set in New York City during the pandemic

🔍 A missing-person investigation filled with twists, secrets, and emotional depth

❤️ Explores friendship, family, community, and social inequality

📚 A beautifully written ensemble novel with unforgettable characters

Perfect for fans of:

Black Cake, Ask Again, Yes, Little Fires Everywhere, and literary fiction that combines mystery, family drama, and social commentary.

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