The Cartographer’s Second Chance

In the town of Caldmouth, a winter flood reveals a buried street and long-hidden secrets beneath the reclaimed land. As cartographer Mara Vey revises the flood-risk map, she uncovers a forgotten history that challenges official records and threatens to reshape the community’s understanding of its past. Joined by Dev Aleyn, a disgraced heritage assessor, Mara navigates the moral complexities of uncovering the truth, balancing civic pressures with personal convictions. The novel explores themes of grief, memory, and honesty amid a coastal landscape where history and identity are intricately intertwined.