True to a Type, Vol. 1 (of 2)

"True to a Type, Vol. 1" by Robert Cleland details a sorrowful tale in late 19th-century New Orleans. The novel begins with Joseph Naylor, a sailor, coming back home after being at sea for three years, only to discover that his wife, Lina, no longer wants him. He arrives in New Orleans excited to see her, but his dreams are crushed when he learns she is married to someone else. The story shows Naylor's deep sadness and how he deals with the sting of betrayal as he tries to imagine a life without his love beside him. The storyline focuses on how Joseph deals with his complicated emotions and the challenges that come with trying to move on from a broken heart.