Weeper

Set during the haunting world of the civil war era American funeral industry, this family saga spans three generations of women known as “weepers” and men called “warners,” exploring secrets, scandal, and forbidden love. When Charlotte Fenn’s passionate affair results in an unplanned pregnancy, her son Augustus is secretly given up for adoption, leading to a complex web of familial ties and hidden truths. As Augustus matures, the revelations of his origins threaten to unravel the lives of everyone involved, creating a compelling story of love, loss, and discovery.