Author: Caro Claire Burke Every so often I pick up a novel expecting a fun escape, only to end up questioning my own assumptions. Caro Claire Burke’s “Yesteryear” did exactly that. What initially seemed like a light historical mystery quickly became a thoughtful reflection on nostalgia, identity and our obsession with presenting perfect lives. The story follows Natalie Heller Mills, a wildly successful social media influencer whose brand revolves around an idealized vision of traditional family life.