South of Broad: A Novel

Leopold Bloom King grows up in a family marked by tragedy, feeling lonely and adrift until he discovers connection with a close group of outsiders. Over two decades, the novel follows these friends as they navigate marriages—both happy and troubled—unrequited loves, unspoken longings, professional successes, and personal breakdowns. Set against Charleston, South Carolina's history of racism and class divisions, their bond is tested when they face an unexpected challenge none of them are prepared for. The novel spans the friends' experiences of survival and endurance, exploring themes of loyalty and belonging across a turbulent twenty-year period.