Lives of the Saints

A young woman returns to her vibrant and unpredictable hometown of New Orleans after college, quickly reconnecting with its lively, rambunctious youth culture. Through Nancy Lemann’s distinctive and confiding voice, the novel explores themes of love, decadence, and the complex realities of American life in the deep South. Centered around the endearing yet troubled Claude Collier, the story captures the intoxicating, sweltering atmosphere of the city and its inhabitants’ passionate, tumultuous experiences.