Bowlaway

In "Bowlaway," award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken weaves a captivating tale of three generations of an unconventional New England family who run a candlepin bowling alley. The story begins with the enigmatic Bertha Truitt, who is found unconscious in a cemetery with a bowling ball and gold, leading to intrigue in the town of Salford, Massachusetts. Following her unexpected death in a freak accident, a mysterious son surfaces, sparking inheritance disputes and revealing hidden family secrets. With sharp humor and eloquent prose, McCracken explores the enduring legacy of Bertha's choices and the complex ties that shape her family’s saga.