First published 1902
The Kentons are a comfortable, well-to-do family in a thriving Midwestern town. Father Kenton runs his law practice from home, while mother Kenton oversees their household. Their grown daughters enjoy a leisurely social life, but the Kentons themselves are content in their quiet routines - until a series of small events gradually disrupts their settled existence. As their children make their own way, the Kentons must redefine their relationship and identity. At its heart, this is a tender portrait of an aging couple navigating the bittersweet challenges of life's transitions.
Genres: literary-fiction, domestic-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, family-drama
114 pages · Paperback