Field Notes from an Extinction

Set on a remote Irish island, this novel-as-notebook follows 19th-century ornithologist Ignatius Green as he studies the mating rituals of the Great Auk, revealing his quirky, determined nature. His expedition is disrupted when his shipment is tampered with, bringing unexpected challenges, including a feral child and growing local unrest. Against a backdrop of societal upheaval, Green must navigate danger, survival, and the complexities of family.