Remembering Laughter

Set against the backdrop of rural Iowa, the story follows Margaret Stuart, whose seemingly perfect life is disrupted by her husband Alec's growing alcoholism and the arrival of her sister Elspeth. While Elspeth thrives in the warmth of the farm and its community, Margaret grapples with her husband's deepening bond with her sister, leading to emotional turmoil as the seasons change. Wallace Stegner's debut novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and the harsh realities of life on the prairie.