Our Lady of the Prairie

This novel follows Phillipa Maakestad, a theater professor living a seemingly calm Midwestern life that is suddenly disrupted by a series of personal crises, including a passionate affair and her daughter’s wedding. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous political climate, the story explores her efforts to navigate the chaos and reclaim her life, all with a sharp, humorous edge. It is a compelling and witty portrait of a woman confronting change and upheaval on the Iowa prairie.