Rousseau's Lost Children

Rousseau's Lost Children is a thought-provoking novel that weaves together stories from Paris in 1777 and 2022, exploring themes of love, morality, and personal freedom through the unlikely friendship between philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau and a modern-day academic named Gavin. As they walk and talk across centuries, both characters confront their past actions and question what it truly means to be honest with oneself and others. This epistolary narrative offers a compelling blend of historical insight and contemporary reflection, examining the complexities of family, loyalty, and societal expectations.