The Lights of Palmerston Boulevard

Set in the 1960s, the narrative follows Andreas, a German immigrant and jazz enthusiast studying at the University of Toronto. He grapples with unrequited love for fellow immigrant Gerlinde while under the influence of laughing gas, prompting reflections on his troubled past and fantasies about her. His chance meeting with Raya, from a Jewish background, offers him comfort as they explore Gerlinde's haunting history, including her struggles with anorexia and a tragic romance that ended in loss. The story concludes ambiguously, leaving their journeys unresolved.