Home Fires

In "Home Fires," the emotional impact of war unfolds through the story of twenty-one-year-old Max Weston, who embarks on his first army posting in central Africa, fundamentally altering his family's dynamic. As his parents grapple with the profound void left by his absence, Caroline, Max's mother, finds herself navigating the challenges of caring for her demanding mother-in-law, Elsa, who is now ninety-eight and increasingly dependent. This delicate narrative explores themes of loss, class struggle, and the complex journey toward redemption.