La Vie En Rose
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We all seek to find our own idea of “the perfect life”. Some find it in manual labor; others strive to be corporate titans; some will live filled with the proverbial “wine, women, & song”, while others find enjoyment in a more sedate, solitary existence.
Tom Collins was such a man. He worked his way through college, got married, started a successful business, and had children. His labors (and a bit of luck) brought him wealth – not enough to “buy the world”, certainly, but enough to allow him to generally enjoy life as he pleased, and to indulge in his various interests, be they golf, or travel, or wine, or cooking. He was able to provide his family with most anything they needed; he was well respected and admired by his friends and his peers; and his standing in the community was as high as anyone in town. He seemed to have it all.
But, appearances can be deceiving.
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Tom Collins is a man leading a dual existence. His public persona is one that includes his wife, Susan, their children, his friends, and his business. The other is a private side, fueled by his secret relationship with the love of his life, Kate, who, like him, is in an unhappy marriage. After years of romantic weekends, stolen moments and warm embraces, Tom and Kate are forced to consider making their relationship public. As Tom’s life is laid bare for all to see, he reflects on what brought him to live this life, the challenges he has faced along the way, and the methods he employs to keep the conflicting forces around him from destroying his world. Torn between the strength of his faith and the equally-strong yearnings of his heart, Tom must determine whether his perseverance is enough to continue with his unfulfilling marriage, or whether he is strong enough to let go and find a new way forward with the woman he truly loves.
La Vie En Rose is the tale of this man.
About the Author
Fred Palmieri is a Connecticut native and the proud father of two children. La Vie En Rose represents his debut foray into the world of publishing after a long career in real estate.