THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE

Bahni Turpin shines in this richly layered, multigenerational story of family secrets and the history that shapes all of us. In a story told from multiple perspectives over multiple timelines, Turpin creates believable distinctions between a wide range of characters and time periods. Set in Chicago in 1995, the main storyline focuses on Tali, a 14-year-old trying to find out who her father is. Her mother, Nadia, believes she is protecting Tali by keeping the secret, and her grandmother, Gladys, maintains her silence about generations of family trauma. As Tali digs deeper, she uncovers the Dupree family secrets. Flashbacks and storytelling are used to weave together a century of Dupree stories. Listeners are invited to consider whether silence ultimately protects or hurts family and legacy. [Published: JANUARY 2026]