Under the Covered Bridge - Softcover

Young, Nicholas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1069695238 ISBN 13: 9781069695239

Publisher: Published by Nicholas Young, 2026

Synopsis

Under the Covered Bridge is a quiet, introspective coming-of-age novel told through the lens of Kaveh Hartwell, a queer teenager growing up in 1990s rural Quebec. In the wake of loss, Kaveh writes to the boy who changed everything, retracing the memories, both painful and tender, that shaped his journey.

What begins as an attempt to make sense of the past becomes something more: a reflection on love, grief, and the quiet strength it takes to be yourself in a world that doesn't always make room for you. Through barnyard chores, silent classrooms, and whispered conversations, Kaveh begins to unearth a version of himself he never knew existed.

Told with tenderness and emotional honesty, this debut novel explores queer resilience, friendship, and the complicated beauty of becoming who you are.

About this title

About the Author

Nicholas Young is a Canadian author whose work blends tenderness, grief, and the quiet beauty of belonging. His debut novel, Under the Covered Bridge (2025), is a queer coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of rural Quebec, where memory and love intertwine in poetic, emotionally resonant ways.Nicholas works in law and is currently pursuing studies in sociology with a focus on queer and women's studies. His passion for storytelling extends into gaming and fantasy worldbuilding, where he crafts immersive narratives that explore identity, resilience, and connection.When not writing, Nicholas can often be found with a stack of books, a controller in hand, or immersed in a board game with friends. He believes deeply in the power of stories, whether read, played, or lived, to bring people closer to themselves and to each other.

Edition details

• Publisher: Published by Nicholas Young
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1069695238
• ISBN 13: 9781069695239
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 294