The Glass Ocean

In Lori Baker's debut novel, The Glass Ocean, readers are transported to Victorian England, where Carlotta Dell'oro, a tall, flame-haired orphan, delves into the lives of her enigmatic parents: glassmaker Leopoldo Dell'oro and the captivating Clotilde Girard. Through their stories of love and loss, Carlotta uncovers the intricacies of her own abandonment and the burdens of her heritage. Set against the backdrop of an expedition aboard the Narcissus in 1841, the narrative explores themes of obsession, the enduring impact of the past, and the complex nature of family bonds in a beautifully crafted world where art and relationships intertwine.