The Turmoil: A Novel

In the vibrant Midwestern town of Monarch, the Sheridans are no strangers to life’s ups and downs. As they try to maintain their social standing and personal happiness, the family faces trials that will put their relationships to the test. From private struggles to public scandals, their lives weave together in a tapestry of ambition, love, and disillusionment.

Booth Tarkington paints an intimate portrait of a family caught in the tumult of their own desires and societal expectations. Readers will find themselves immersed in the everyday joys and heartaches of the Sheridans, finding echoes of their own experiences in the pages of this compelling narrative.

With a deft hand, Tarkington explores themes of identity and belonging, pulling back the curtain on the intricacies of human connections. Here, in the heartbeat of Monarch, the Sheridans learn that life’s true essence lies not in the pursuit of perfection, but in the acceptance of life’s beautiful messiness.