Perpetua's Kin

Set in a small Iowa town, the story follows Benjamin Lorn, a sensitive young man grappling with the loss of his mother and a newfound love during a transformative summer. As he uncovers a troubling family secret, he is driven to escape westward. The narrative explores his struggle for transcendence through the telegraph wires that have fascinated him since childhood, all while he confronts the increasing burden of a dark responsibility.