In The Garden Room

Set in 1910 Chicago, the story follows eleven-year-old Lillian March, who feels relief at her mother's death, viewing it as an escape from a life of poverty. As they navigate the harsh realities of the city, Lillian's mother, Cora, succumbs to mental decline and ultimately sells her daughter to a brothel. The narrative delves into themes of madness, desire, and the limited choices available to women of the era, as Lillian's father, John March, searches for a way to rescue them both from their grim fate.