A House of Cranes

In 1963, eleven-year-old orphan Lucius Cook moves into a grand Hartford home with lawyer Kenneth Crane and his family, discovering a shared passion for photography and forming close bonds with Beatrice and Eleanor. As Lucius matures, his fascination with Eleanor deepens, transforming from childhood awe into intense longing. The story explores themes of love, desire, and the elusive nature of happiness through Lucius's coming-of-age experiences.