About the Book: In this fast-paced, dialogue-driven novel, "A Shadow at Winter's Fall," Peter Spano walks the reader through the complicated, life-long friendship between a man and a woman. Although the novel includes actual events in the lives of the two main characters, it is a fictitious portrayal of the relationship between two real-life friends. The "love story" narrative that drives the plot of the book is used as the story addresses issues the two main characters must face as they navigate their individual struggles with unresolved childhood issues, crises of faith, romantic loss, betrayal, forays into hedonistic pursuits, self-determination, and their role in a rapidly changing society, all while attempting to reconcile a past that never materialized between them.

Exploring the complexity of the human experience, the novel is a deep dive into the perils of desire, how we cope with mortality, the role of God, and its impact on life. Touching on all the important skeleton bolts that hold the human condition together, with razor-sharp insight, it tackles issues such as societal obligation, faithlessness, lust, rejection, and disappointment. Intense romantic love, platonic love, self-realization, and raw hedonism are all addressed in a perceived “love story" that may not truly exist.

“A Shadow at Winter’s Fall” is a tale of lost love, lust, and introspection fraught with tense emotion set against a backdrop of Europe’s most romantic cities as Marla and Tommaso struggle with their traditional values to make sense of and find their peace in a rapidly changing world, making their quest all the more immediate yet less tangible….

From the glistening steel and cement of New York City to the well-worn alleys of Milan to the brightly lit boulevards of Paris -- From La Scala to The Louvre, “A Shadow at Winter’s Fall” takes the reader on a winding journey of romance, betrayal, anger, death, and hedonism as the story of Marla and Tommaso unfolds.

About the Beverage: Pt recommends pairing his novel with Josh Sauvignon Blanc because “It is dry enough to echo Tommaso’s view of the world yet with more than a hint of tartness and acidity to reflect Marla’s narcissism.”

About the Author: A native of New York City, Peter is a former executive recruiter turned writer. In his debut novel, Peter draws on his personal experiences growing up in a family where Italian-American values predominated to address what he calls issues of the "human condition."

A lover of the game of baseball, Peter enjoys cheering for his favorite New York teams, the Mets and the Yankees. He is fortunate to have two amazing sisters and cherishes the time he spends with them.

A SHADOW AT WINTER’S FALL is available on Amazon and Apple.

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