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Only one thing stands between Alexander Paine Wilson and his destiny... and it has long ears, spoon-like claws and a tubular snout... Republican congressman Alexander Paine Wilson is determined that nothing will stop him in his campaign for re-election. Not the fact that he is a bachelor, not the fact that his main adversary Nancy Beavers -- married, with children -- is rising in the polls. Nothing. That is, until one hot day in August, he receives a large parcel via FedEx. Inside is a gigantic taxidermied aardvark. This aardvark has a surprising history -- from the Victorian naturalist who discovered it to the taxidermist who deemed it his finest creation. But for Wilson, the entrance of the aardvark sets off a chain of events that threaten to ruin his entire career

The story introduces Seymour Akos Pfliegman, an unconventional hero who navigates life as an unlikely bandit and an unloved lover. As a historian of the mundane, his character offers a unique perspective on the significance of seemingly trivial events. This debut novel, recognized by the Amanda Davis Highwire Fiction Award, promises a blend of humor and poignancy as it explores themes of love, identity, and the overlooked details of life.