Laertes

Set in 1920s Europe, this dark academia novel offers a fresh perspective on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, narrated by Laertes Belleforest. Balancing a passionate life with friends in Paris and the rigid Danish court, Laertes grapples with his identity and inner guilt as tragedy unfolds around him. As his story weaves through love, ghosts, and revenge, it builds toward inevitable catastrophe, making it a compelling read for fans of literary and evocative storytelling.