The Paperwork of Starlight

About this book

When eccentric astronomer Silas Hughes passes away, he leaves his historic coastal observatory in a tangled legal trust. His family is immediately thrust into conflict: his ambitious daughter Beatrice wants to sell the valuable land to a corporate developer, while her teenage son Leo believes the property hides a major, uncredited astronomical discovery. Caught in the middle is Arthur, a mild-mannered archivist who wants nothing to do with the ensuing drama but is named the estate's primary executor. Told entirely through letters, emails, diary entries, and memos presented in reverse chronological order, the story begins with the triumphant preservation of the observatory and winds backward. As the reader journeys into the past, they uncover the hidden motives, secret alliances, and emotional turning points that explain how a reluctant hero managed to bring a fractured family back together.

Book details

Genres:

Drama, Contemporary Fiction, Family Saga

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-15

Content rating:

PG