A heartwarming, adventurous, and inspiring tale about four sisters who take to the vaudeville stage to save their family — and discover their own strength along the way.
 
In The Tumbling Turner Sisters, Juliette Fay captures the dazzling, dangerous world of vaudeville at the dawn of the modern era.
 
In 1919, the Turner family of Johnson City, New York, is struggling to make ends meet after their father’s injury. To keep the family afloat, the four Turner sisters — Gert, Winnie, Nell, and Kit — take an unlikely path: performing as an acrobatic act on the vaudeville circuit. Along the way, they encounter fame, friendship, love, and the realities of a rapidly changing world.
 
Based on real historical details, this coming-of-age story celebrates the courage, humor, and resilience of women determined to chart their own paths. Through setbacks, rivalries, and unexpected opportunities, the Turner sisters discover that success isn’t just about applause — it’s about the bonds that hold them together.
 
Fay’s writing shines with warmth, wit, and historical authenticity. The Tumbling Turner Sisters is both a nostalgic family saga and a celebration of ambition, independence, and sisterhood in an age of reinvention.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A spirited, feel-good historical novel full of heart and humor.
Celebrates sisterhood, courage, and the magic of performance.
Immersive early 20th-century detail and vibrant vaudeville setting.
Perfect balance of adventure, emotion, and empowerment.
Juliette Fay’s storytelling brims with warmth and optimism.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion and The Kitchen House.
Readers who love historical fiction with strong female characters.
Book clubs exploring family, ambition, and resilience.
Anyone drawn to uplifting, character-driven historical stories.
 
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