The man without a country

The story follows American Army lieutenant Philip Nolan, who, during a treason trial, renounces his country and is sentenced to a life at sea. As he navigates his punishment, he forms a friendship with Aaron Burr, who faces his own treason trial in 1807. Nolan's journey explores themes of patriotism, regret, and the consequences of one's actions, as he grapples with the loss of his homeland and the friendships that shape his solitary existence.