The Misfortune Of Marion Palm by Emily Culliton

In this darkly comedic novel, the story unfolds around a Brooklyn mother who has embezzled a small fortune from her children's private school and subsequently vanishes, leaving her family to grapple with the fallout. As her husband and daughters navigate the chaos left in her wake, they each embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and revelation. The narrative explores themes of identity, deception, and the complexities of family dynamics, all while painting a vivid portrait of a woman who defies conventional expectations and challenges the boundaries of morality.