Oliver and Henry

Oliver, 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.