Ash Wednesday

In "Ash Wednesday," bestselling author Paula McLain poignantly tells the story of Swiss German immigrant Fritz Hirter, who faces unimaginable challenges after a devastating fire breaks out at his children’s school on Ash Wednesday in 1908. As the sole custodian and a suspect in the tragedy, Fritz struggles against the community's suspicion while he and his family seek to navigate their grief and resilience. This compelling tale is part of "A Point in Time," a collection that explores transformative moments in life.