{"product_id":"midnight-at-the-tuscany-hotel-9780785219095","title":"Midnight at the Tuscany Hotel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA story of the power of memory, \u003cem\u003eMidnight at the Tuscany Hotel\u003c\/em\u003e explores the mysteries of the mind, the truth behind lore, and the miracle of inspiration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter thirteen months at war, Vittorio Gandy is haunted by memories, and his former life is unrecognizable. Once a gifted painter, now he can't bear the vivid, bleeding colors on a canvas. His young son doesn't remember him, and his wife, Valerie, is scared of him. But the most disconcerting change is in Vitto's father, Robert Gandy, who has fallen from being a larger-than-life sculptor to a man whose heart has been broken by the death of his muse--Vitto's mother--and whose mind has been taken by Alzheimer's. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Robert steals away in the night, Valerie, Vitto, and his new acquaintance and fellow veteran John go to the only place Robert might remember--the now-abandoned Tuscany Hotel, where it was once rumored that creatives of all kinds could find inspiration. When they find him there, Robert's mind is sound and his memories are intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore long, word gets out that drinking from the fountain at the hotel can restore the memories of those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. The rooms once again fill up with guests--not artists this time, but people seeking control over their memories and lives. Vitto desperately wants to clear his own mind, but as he learns more about his late mother's life and her tragic death, he begins to wonder whether drinking the water comes at a price. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarkert, James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJames Markert lives with his wife and two children in Louisville, Kentucky. He has a history degree from the University of Louisville and won an IPPY Award for \u003cem\u003eThe Requiem Rose\u003c\/em\u003e, which was later published as \u003cem\u003eA White Wind Blew\u003c\/em\u003e, a story of redemption in a 1929 tuberculosis sanatorium, where a faith-tested doctor uses music therapy to heal the patients. James is also a USPTA tennis pro and has coached dozens of kids who've gone on to play college tennis in top conferences like the Big 10, the Big East, and the ACC. Learn more at JamesMarkert.com; Facebook: James Markert; Twitter: @JamesMarkert.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492014952722,"sku":"9780785219095","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_61e723cc-3dfe-434a-be6f-21a545234f15.jpg?v=1730566147","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/midnight-at-the-tuscany-hotel-9780785219095","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}