A rural boy narrates his life after moving to a vast modern metropolis. He works odd jobs, loses himself in the crowd, and wrestles with loneliness in a city that swallows identities. Years later, as a successful architect, he is asked to demolish the building where his old life began.
Eleanor Vance is a critically acclaimed author known for her meticulously researched and emotionally resonant historical fiction. A former history professor, she left academia to pursue her passion for storytelling, believing that the most compelling narratives often lie hidden in the margins of official records. Her works are celebrated for their rich historical detail, complex female protagonists, and elegant prose.View all by Eleanor Vance
