The Merry-Go-Round

Set in the vibrant Jazz Age of 1920s New York City, the novel delves into the lives of young artists and intellectuals navigating their ambitions and personal struggles. Central to the story is David, a writer grappling with unrequited love for Hilda, who is engaged to another, and his complex friendship with painter Alex. As their lives intertwine, themes of love, friendship, ambition, and identity emerge, painting a vivid portrait of a generation seeking their place amid cultural upheaval.