[PREORDER] Portrait of A Lost Artist

By: Mariam Cristina

Release Date: July 18th, 2025

SEEKING SOLACE IN HAVANA, A GRIEVING ARTIST AND A CONFLICTED WOMAN FIND LOVE'S VIBRANT HUES AMIDST THE CITY'S FADING GRANDEUR.

Nathan Calderwood, a celebrated artist from a renowned family, is spiraling into a destructive pattern of alcohol and partying, haunted by the grief of his sister's death. The sudden death of his friend Miles acts as a harsh wake-up call, pushing Nathan to seek drastic change. He impulsively decides to leave Los Angeles and escape to Havana, Cuba, hoping to find solace and rediscover his lost passion for art.

In Havana, Nathan's path intersects with Veronica Del Real, a woman grappling with her own uncertainties. She is at a crossroads, facing a potential engagement with her on-and-off boyfriend, Lorenzo, while also questioning her desires for the future. As Nathan takes a job as a dishwasher at her family's restaurant, Aseré, and begins to sketch again, he and Veronica form an unexpected connection. Their growing bond leads them to explore their vulnerabilities and question their current paths. As Nathan confronts his past and Veronica re-evaluates her future, they discover the possibility of a love that could redefine their lives.

Binding: Paperback