Lost Nation

Set against the backdrop of early-nineteenth-century New England, the narrative follows Blood, a man with a troubled past, as he attempts to forge a new life as a trader. Accompanied by Sally, a young girl acquired from a brothel, they navigate a world fraught with violence and uncertainty. As Blood confronts haunting memories and two mysterious young men emerge, themes of individualism, nationhood, and the struggle for redemption unfold. The novel intricately weaves elements of desolation, hope, and the transformative power of love through its evocative prose.