A Ship Made of Paper

The story explores the complexities of desire and morality through Daniel Emerson, who struggles with his feelings for Iris Davenport while living with Kate Ellis and her daughter, Ruby. A blizzard traps him at Iris's home, igniting a passionate affair that threatens their relationships, careers, and the well-being of their children. As they navigate this tumultuous situation, the characters confront their own racial biases and self-perceptions, challenging their beliefs about love, fidelity, and the nature of goodness.