An Island

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Set on a remote island, the story follows Samuel, a lighthouse keeper haunted by his past as a political prisoner in a country marred by colonial exploitation and dictatorship. His solitary existence is disrupted when he discovers a living refugee among the bodies he typically buries. As he nurses the stranger back to health, Samuel grapples with memories of his former life and questions of land ownership, belonging, and the cost of home. This novel weaves themes of regret, companionship, and the human experience into a compelling narrative.