Etched in Skin on a Sunlit Night

Set against the backdrop of Iceland, the narrative centers on Jules, an African-American painter grappling with her past while navigating a new life. As she becomes increasingly homesick during Barack Obama's presidential campaign, her husband’s surprising gift for their biracial daughter and the arrival of a mysterious visitor force Jules to confront her history. The story explores themes of lust, cultural conflict, and betrayal, delving into the complexities of racial and personal identity.