The Greatest Possible Good

In this sharp-witted tragicomedy, The Greatest Possible Good follows the wealthy Candlewick family as their lives spiral into chaos after patriarch Arthur unknowingly upends their comfortable existence by deciding to give away his fortune to charity. Seventeen-year-old Evangeline, her shy brother Emil, and their mother Yara each grapple with their discontent and the implications of Arthur's transformation following his unexpected and disorienting experience in an abandoned mineshaft. Spanning a decade, the novel delves into themes of morality, good intentions, and the complexities of familial relationships, blending humor with poignant insights into what it truly means to lead a good life.