Lazaretto

Set in nineteenth-century Philadelphia, this historical novel explores the colorful lives of characters connected to the Lazaretto, America’s first quarantine hospital, during the post-Civil War era. The story revolves around moments of celebration and unforeseen tragedy, highlighting the close-knit black community working and living on the island. Intertwined narratives, including those of orphan brothers, weave a compelling tale of love, friendship, and resilience amid a vibrant yet turbulent historical backdrop.