{"product_id":"oliver-henry-9780578955100","title":"Oliver \u0026 Henry","description":"\u003cp\u003eOliver, raised by two women in Boston, goes to Rome during a summer break from college to meet his biological father. Their long-anticipated meeting forces each to face deep and complex questions about their sexual identity in the shadows of the Vatican. Intrigue abounds as Oliver falls in love with a handsome Roman man. Their sudden and all-consuming relationship sets in motion a series of twists and turns, some fortuitous and others tragic. The plot unfolds against Roman history and the art and patrimony of the Church - with magnificent descriptions of each. The book is a touching story of love and an insightful exploration of Catholic views on sexuality and whether they can change or not. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHartwig, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"Michael Hartwig is a Boston and Provincetown based author specializing in LGBTQ stories set in historic settings around the world. The narratives are remarkable for fast-paced plots, passionate love stories, exploration of sexual identity, and evocative settings. Hartwig's books draw on his having lived in Europe, his professional work in international travel, and his college-level courses in sexual ethics and religion. Plots push boundaries around gender and family and introduce new paradigms of spirituality and magic. His novels are sensual - celebrating sexual desire, food, art, and geography.\"","brand":"Herring Cove Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50450012471570,"sku":"9780578955100","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_29ec868d-7842-4fa0-9ab7-3eea2faf44ce.jpg?v=1729748782","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/oliver-henry-9780578955100","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}