Songs in Ordinary Time

Set in the summer of 1960, Songs in Ordinary Time tells the story of Marie Fermoyle, a determined yet vulnerable woman whose aspirations for her children lead her into the clutches of a dangerous con man, Omar Duvall. As Marie navigates her complicated family dynamics—her idealistic son Norm, troubled daughter Alice, and misunderstood young Benjy—she faces the harsh realities surrounding her, including an alcoholic husband and a neighborhood contrasted by the orderly lives of the Klubock family. This richly woven narrative explores themes of ambition, vulnerability, and the complexities of family life.