#1597 – Christopher Castellani

February 26, 2019 00:25:00
#1597 – Christopher Castellani
The Book Show
#1597 – Christopher Castellani

Feb 26 2019 | 00:25:00

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Show Notes

Christopher Castellani’s new novel, “Leading Men,” is a story of desire, artistic ambition, and the consequences of unspoken words. We meet playwright Tennessee Williams and his longtime partner Frank Merlo when they take a mysterious Swedish actress under their wing, setting in motion a chain of events that will alter all three of their lives.

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