Love Unearthed (Cords of Rome Series)

by Michael Hartwig

Overview

Two Roman university students, Luca and Donato, spot each other in front of an ancient Christian sarcophagus in the Vatican Museums – one that depicts Jesus as a magician.  They both feel a mysterious and deep attraction for each other – one that ignites a passionate relationship set against the backdrop of Italian cultural politics. Donato struggles to come out in the face of antipathy from his father, a politician. And Luca must grapple with lingering wounds and self-doubts from an earlier relationship. The story celebrates the erotic tension of young romance in magnificent settings – Rome with its art and archaeology – and Provincetown with its galleries, restaurants, and the parade of handsome men on Commercial Street and at Boys Beach. The fast-paced plot offers a window into the dynamics of new and established relationships, as Luca's gay dads — Oliver and Giancarlo — face tests in their own marriage. Everything comes to a climax as people gather to celebrate Oliver's mothers' 50th anniversary in Ptown. Anna's and Rita's wisdom and affection guide their family and offer a reminder of the chrysalis of time and love. The story is part of a larger saga recounted in the books Oliver and Henry, and A Roman Spell.  The narrative weaves together romance, art, history, archaeology, and magic for a rich and mesmerizing read.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940166713124
Publisher:	Herring Cove Press
Publication date:	11/16/2022
Series:	Cords of Rome Series
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	373 KB

About the Author

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