Midnight at the Tuscany Hotel

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A story of the power of memory, Midnight at the Tuscany Hotel explores the mysteries of the mind, the truth behind lore, and the miracle of inspiration.

After thirteen months at war, Vittorio Gandy is haunted by memories, and his former life is unrecognizable. Once a gifted painter, now he cant bear the vivid, bleeding colors on a canvas. His young son doesnt remember him, and his wife, Valerie, is scared of him. But the most disconcerting change is in Vittos 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 museVittos motherand whose mind has been taken by Alzheimers.

When Robert steals away in the night, Valerie, Vitto, and his new acquaintance and fellow veteran John go to the only place Robert might rememberthe now-abandoned Tuscany Hotel, where it was once rumored that creatives of all kinds could find inspiration. When they find him there, Roberts mind is sound and his memories are intact.

Before long, word gets out that drinking from the fountain at the hotel can restore the memories of those suffering from Alzheimers and dementia. The rooms once again fill up with guestsnot 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 mothers life and her tragic death, he begins to wonder whether drinking the water comes at a price.

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James 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 The Requiem Rose, which was later published as A White Wind Blew, a story of redemption in a 1929 tuberculosis sanatorium, where a faith-tested doctor uses music therapy to heal the patients. The Angels' Share is his second novel, and he is currently writing his next historical novel. 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 jamesmarkertbooks.com Facebook: Twitter: @JamesMarkert