M
M. T. Anderson
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation
This historical series follows Octavian, a young man raised in isolation as part of a philosophical experiment in pre-Revolutionary Boston. As he learns the truth of his origins and the intentions of his guardians, Octavian must decide where his loyalties lie in a nation on the brink of war.
The series begins with "The Pox Party," followed by "The Kingdom on the Waves." Reading them in this order is essential to follow Octavian's chronological journey and the unfolding narrative.
The series is notable for its epistolary format, presenting Octavian's story through his own journal entries and other documents, offering a deeply personal and immersive historical perspective.