Larino, Larino, La Bella Città CONVERSATIONS IN PARADISE

Set in the picturesque Molise province of Italy, the narrative follows a young academic recovering from a sabotaged PhD examination. In the medieval town of Larino, he encounters a perplexing mystery while navigating a new romance and grappling with his faltering academic career. The story juxtaposes the vibrant Italian landscape with the bleakness of Canadian academia, highlighting the protagonist's struggle against an invisible adversary as he seeks to restore his sense of self and purpose.