The Girl on the Boat

Set against the backdrop of a sunny New York morning, the story introduces Mrs. Horace Hignett, a renowned writer on Theosophy, as she begins her day in a rented flat. Known for her influential works, she is in America for a lecturing tour. The narrative captures her precise morning routine, highlighting her disciplined nature. The contrasting clocks in her flat symbolize the blurred lines of time in her life, setting the stage for her experiences and insights as she navigates her journey in a new country.