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Sappy sequel to The Arrival of Fergal Flynn 2005. Gay Irish opera singerFergal Flynn has come a long way from his humble beginnings. Growing up in1980s Belfast the softspoken enormously talented young man endured theindignities of both war and an abusive family. Father Mac a handsome youngpriest who believed in Fergals talent rescued him emotionally and physicallythen introduced him to opera legend Alfredo Moretti. Because of Father MacFergal is able to leave behind his miserable Irish life and go to Rome to workunder Alfredos tutelage. Alfredo and his sister Arianna welcome the lad withopen arms effusive praise and countless gifts and opportunities. Fergal isgrateful and he hardly misses Belfast but he does long for the intimacies heshared with Father Mac. An unsuccessful sexual attempt with a girl and ameaningless encounter with a married man dont assuage his craving for anemotional connection and his singing suffers. When his father dies Fergalreturns home and tries to seduce Father Mac who spurns him in the hopes thathe will become more independent in Rome. Back in Italy Fergal throws himselfinto singing and assisting Brendan Fiscetti a visiting opera star. He learnsthat Brendan and Alfredo had once been best friends but Alfredos unrequitedlove for Brendan drove them apart. Conveniently the old friends reconnect justas Brendans young handsome gay son Fintan comes to visit. Fergal and Fintanfall passionately in love Fintan decides to relocate his painting career toItaly and Fergal gives his first recital to universal acclaimincluding thatof his estranged mother who comes to Italy for a muchanticipated visit.Earnest Fergal is easy to root for but too many happy endings make itdifficult to care. Kirkus Reviews «
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