Hamilton Stark

In this engaging novel, Hamilton Stark, a New Hampshire pipe fitter with a troubled past—including five failed marriages and an estranged daughter—embodies a blend of charm and misanthropy. As the narrator, a middle-aged writer, delves into Stark's life, he aims to portray him as a hero, exploring the intricate relationship between truth and fiction while grappling with Stark's complex identity. The story unfolds against the stark backdrop of New England, offering a thought-provoking meditation on solitude and passion intertwined with the process of storytelling.