New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline discusses ‘The Foursome’

Published: Jul. 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM EDT

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Christina Baker Kline, a#1 New York Times bestselling author, has released her latest novel: “The Foursome.”

The novel was inspired by the real lives of Chang and Eng Bunker – conjoined twins from Siam (now Thailand) – and their wives, two sisters from rural North Carolina.

Summary:

“From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline comes a boldly original reimagining of the astonishing true story of two sisters in nineteenth-century North Carolina — Kline’s own distant relatives — who married world-famous conjoined twins from Siam."

“Sarah and Adelaide are my distant cousins; I grew up hearing about them and our family connection to the world-famous ‘Siamese Twins,’” Kline said. “Writing this book was like uncovering a hidden branch of my family tree.”

“The Foursome” is available anywhere book are sold. Check out the book trailer here for more interesting information: https://youtu.be/7Xu2vW-gK4k

For more information, visit Kline’s website: www.christinabakerkline.com/