A Life in Words

By Zachary Holland

Peter is an attractive writer with a brilliant mind and a big-although dysfunctional-heart. After reading Thomas Mann's Death in Venice in his late twenties, he emulates its narrative and goes looking for the most beautiful man he can find in its swampy streets. But, obviously, to no avail.

Upon his return to London, he strikes gold with his all-time best friend, Bernard, the dashing manager of London's only six-star hotel. But their "happy ever after" is stalled by a serious case of writer's block and some of the dumbest-even if well-intentioned-pieces of advice in the history of romance. To add to the chaos, there are also Marcel-the most beautiful, but chaotically clumsy twink on the planet-and a gangster with a mysterious past, nicknamed Golem.

From the luxurious penthouses of London to its seedy underbelly; from the cold dreamscape of Venice and exile in Provence; to the warm shores of Greece and an island off the coast of Panama-and deep into the murky labyrinths of a young man's mind, this is a funny and entertaining romantic comedy that will move you. It will make you think on the meaning of love, friendship and existential crises.

Please Note: This book is intended for Adults 18 years or older. This novel is approximately 41,000 words in length. It contains both adult language and graphic depictions of adult sexual situations. Themes includes: Friends to Lovers, Romantic Comedy, Drama, London, Venice, Writer, Writer's Block, Sex, Crime, Career, Success, Fame

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B094VSTMRP
• ISBN13: 9798503506792
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"