Enetai and Illahee, and the Paper City

Set in the late 19th century, this novel explores the lives of five individuals as they shape the future of the Port Washington Narrows, capturing the tension between the land's natural history and the forces of development. Through their stories, it reveals the unseen and often overlooked elements that influence the creation of a city, delving into themes of memory, land, and transformation. The narrative highlights the difference between the history etched in nature and the new worlds constructed by human hands, all carried by the persistent flow of water.