As historical fiction, The Carousel House is a novel that follows the lives of three individuals, Arous, Celia and Patches, through major historical events of the twentieth century. The story begins in rural Missouri right after the stock market crash in 1929 and ends in New York City during the mid-1950s. This romantic coming of age story explores love, disillusionment, forgiveness and reconciliation. At the same time highlighting the power of self-determination and celebrating the strength of friends and family.