Collodion

Set in 1840s-50s America, this historical audiobook follows Osborn Roche, a respected postmortem photographer on the Union side during the Civil War, as he forms a close bond with Lou, a young woman on the autism spectrum who works as an embalmer. Their friendship faces challenges from societal expectations and familial interference, especially from Lou’s father, Henry Cattell. As the story unfolds through perspectives of war, friendship, and personal resilience, Osborn and Lou strive to carve out their own paths amidst the upheaval of the era.