A Thousand Pardons

This novel by Jonathan Dee explores the themes of self-invention, public scandal, and forgiveness. The privileged Armstead couple reaches a breaking point, leading to a spectacular unraveling of everything they've built together. As Helen, the wife, navigates a new job in public relations and a move to New York, she discovers a rare talent for image control. But when faced with the fallout from her marriage and her daughter's distant behavior, she must confront the limits of accountability and her own capacity for forgiveness. Recommended for fans of Jonathan Franzen and Richard Russo.