Noah's Compass

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Quintessential Tyler, yet full of surprises, this enchanting novel explores the life of Liam Pennywell, a man adrift in his sixty-first year. Recently let go from his teaching job, he downsizes to a small apartment, where he spends his first night alone. A widower who has been re-married and divorced, Liam is proud of his memory but has learned to avoid confrontation and adventure. However, an unsettling event disrupts his routine, leading him to confront a troubling gap in his memory. In his search for answers, he encounters an unusual woman with her own secrets, sparking a late-blooming love that complicates his life further. His ex-wife, sensible Barbara, and his three daughters express concern for him, yet Liam continues on his path. His teenage daughter Kitty comes to stay, though it’s uncertain who is caring for whom. Meanwhile, his middle daughter Louise, a born-again Christian, adds to his confusion with her strong beliefs. This novel delves into themes of memory and loss, revealing how past relationships and incidents can illuminate a painful history for a man who realizes that merely staying afloat may not suffice.