The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County

In this uplifting novel, a Northwoods community comes together through cooking and connection as Esther Larson, a seasoned funeral cook, faces personal challenges after a scam jeopardizes her home. Her granddaughter Iris, feeling out of place in her hometown, and a young man named Cooper, navigating new responsibilities and past traumas, find hope and belonging through family, friendship, and a shared love of comfort food. With a community cookbook and a dash of Midwestern resilience, the story highlights the healing power of togetherness and tradition.