To Capture What We Cannot Keep

Set during the construction of the Eiffel Tower in 1887, this novel explores the burgeoning relationship between a young widow and an engineer amid a backdrop of social class differences and revolutionary Parisian society. As their connection deepens, they navigate a period marked by tradition, innovation, and controversy, raising thought-provoking questions about love and societal expectations. With rich historical detail and vivid storytelling, the story captures the tension between personal desire and societal constraints during a transformative era.