See the Cover of Caro Claire Burke’s Debut Novel 'Yesteryear' (Exclusive)

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An influencer finds herself whisked back in time in Caro Claire Burke's novel Yesteryear

PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the author's debut book, due out in 2026 from Knopf, an imprint of Penguin Random House

"I wrote this novel at a time when the world around me seemed filled with voices calling to turn the clock backwards," Burke says of the book's inspiration

What would you do if you woke up in a different time period?

Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel Yesteryear , due out in spring 2026, is a “gripping” and “electrifying” look at that very question, per its publisher Knopf.

The novel follows Natalie Heller Mills, an influencer known for sharing her rustic lifestyle on social media. She has a handsome cowboy husband, six charming children and millions of foll