Mystery at 208 Greenwich Street

This chapter explores the life of a family living in a boarding house during the tumultuous 1790s in New York City. Focusing on Levi Weeks, a carpenter grappling with the societal tensions and a frightening epidemic, the narrative reveals personal and communal struggles that intensify with the mysterious disappearance of a resident named Elma. As relationships are tested against the backdrop of a city in mourning, the chapter builds suspense around the potential dangers lurking in their shared environment.