Hope Never Knew Horizon fictionalises the origins of three cultural objects associated with hope - the blue whale skeleton hung in London's Natural History Museum, Emily Dickinson's poem 'Hope is the thing with feathers', and G. F. Watts' painting 'Hope' - telling their stories from the perspective of someone marginalised from history.
An elderly artist confronts his mortality by collaborating with a mysterious young photographer on a final artistic project. As they work together, the boundaries between his past and present intertwine, creating a rich narrative that explores themes of legacy and creativity. This innovative short novel intricately connects the artist's work, "The New World," with Giandomenico Tiepolo's fresco, "Il Mondo Nuovo," offering a unique blend of art and storytelling.
Set in Paris, this atmospheric tale delicately intertwines three connected narratives and timelines, interspersed with observations of the colour blue. A new addition to the Fairlight Moderns.