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Old Vines
Old Vines
Old Vines
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Patrick, cleaning out his parents' house after their deaths, discovers an old photo of his grandfather arm in arm with another man, their shirtless torsos gleaming in the Italian sun on the edge of the family vineyard.  The photo stirs curiosity and restlessness as Patrick, nursing wounds from a failed relationship, travels to the Amalfi Coast to connect with his family and uncover the truth about his grandfather.  Patrick's ancestral quest bares family secrets and arouses passion as he falls under the spell of the handsome men who tend the vines, serve tourists, and fish the waters off the stunning coastline.  The steamy tale spans generations and asks tough questions about sexual identity, love, and traditions in one of the most picturesque parts of Italy. 

LanguageEnglish
Release dateFeb 8, 2021
ISBN9781393421498
Old Vines
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Michael Hartwig

Michael Hartwig is a Boston and Provincetown-based author of LGBTQ fiction.  Hartwig is an accomplished professor of religion and ethics as well as an established artist.  His original oil paintings are represented by On Center Gallery in Provincetown.  Hartwig grew up in Dallas but spread his wings early on – living in Rome for five years, moving to New England later, and then working in the area of educational travel to the Middle East and Europe.  His fiction weaves together his interest in LGBTQ studies, ethics, religion, art, languages, and travel.  The books are set in international venues. They include rich local descriptions and are peppered with the local language. Characters grapple not only with their own gender and sexuality but with prevailing paradigms of sexuality and family in the world around them.  Hartwig has a facility for fast-paced plots that transport readers to other worlds.  They are romantic and steamy as well as thoughtful and engaging.  Hartwig imagines rich characters who are at crossroads in their lives.  In many instances, these crossroads mirror cultural ones.  There's plenty of sexual tension to keep readers on the edge of their seats, but the stories are enriched by broader considerations – historical, cultural, and philosophical. For more information on published and forthcoming books visit: visit: www.michaelhartwigauthor.com 

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