In "Noble Fragments," the story unfolds around Gabriel Wells, a New York bookseller who, a century ago, made the controversial decision to dismantle the Gutenberg Bible, selling its pages individually. This act of literary audacity sparked a divide among New Yorkers, with some viewing it as a scandalous sacrilege, while others saw it as a shrewd business move during the opulent Roaring Twenties. Decades later, an Australian journalist named Michael Visontay discovers a mysterious legal document connecting Wells to his own family. Driven by curiosity and a sense of personal connection, Visontay embarks on a quest to uncover the scattered pages of the Gutenberg Bible. His journey takes him deep into the world of rare book collectors, revealing their unique passions and eccentricities. "Noble Fragments" weaves together elements of a detective story and a memoir, exploring how Wells's bold decision set off a series of events that would ultimately shape the destiny of Visontay's family.

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