The Garden of Lost and Found

In "The Garden of Lost and Found," twenty-one-year-old James Ramsay inherits a five-story brownstone in Manhattan after the death of his estranged mother. As he navigates life in the building, he forms a connection with Nellydean, the elderly tenant, and faces a moral dilemma about selling the property, which could secure his financial future but displace her. With the arrival of Nellydean’s niece and James's declining health, the story weaves a rich tapestry of familial, sexual, and financial complexities against the backdrop of post-9/11 New York. Dale Peck's evocative storytelling captures the essence of the city and the intricate relationships within it.