World and Town

After losing her husband and best friend in quick succession, 68-year-old Hattie Kong, a descendant of Confucius and daughter of an American missionary, embarks on a fresh start by moving to a small New England town. As she navigates her new life alongside a Cambodian American family and an ex-lover, the novel explores themes of religion, community, and cultural change amid the town's evolving landscape. Richly character-driven and evocative of the early 2000s, the story delves into the complexities of creating a sense of home in a world of transition.