A Ship Made of Paper

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The story explores the complexities of desire and morality through Daniel Emerson, who struggles with his feelings for Iris Davenport while living with Kate Ellis and her daughter, Ruby. A blizzard traps him at Iris's home, igniting a passionate affair that threatens their relationships, careers, and the well-being of their children. As they navigate this tumultuous situation, the characters confront their own racial biases and self-perceptions, challenging their beliefs about love, fidelity, and the nature of goodness.