Walter Makin leaves college early when an offer in theatre beckons, at about the same time as the outbreak of WWII. So begins his remarkable career in theatre and film production; hailed as “Boy Wonder”, he goes from success to success, a creative genus destined to be publicly honoured by the performing arts world.His private life is somewhat different. Attracted to young boys, he is ‘saved’ from a debauched life when he meets the formidable Clara, sole heir to the Washburn fortunes. Walter is fascinated by the challenge, and Clara is taken by his strong character and his physical prowess, not to mention the prodigious endowment kept between his legs. She is under no illusions, while she recognises the potential for greatness in the nineteen year old Walter, she is also aware of his fondness for other boys, but is convinced she can cure him of his deviant ways.The story follows Walters’s life, his eventual marriage to Clara and the reaction of Clara’s wealthy and influential father to the union. David, his first boss and later his partner and constant and understanding friend is ever in the background ready to step in whenever needed. Despite his marriage Walter has several passionate affairs with other boys and men, including the physically near perfect model Mark; Jerry, his own illegitimate and flamboyant son; and Tom Jennings, the young writer he falls for at first sight. Clara though is ever determined to spoil these dalliances, with varying degrees of success. This is a full blown romantic novel, heavy on the M/M passion, detailed and graphic in its descriptions of the love making. Walter is, as are all the men in his life, handsome and desirable as well as being blessed with an ever youthful appearance. Clara is dignified, forceful and practical. The men in Walter’s life are, unlike Walter himself, happy and confident with their chosen love life. It all makes for a very involving and captivating story, perhaps a little over done at times especially the frequent terms of endearment exchanged between Walter and his male lovers, but nonetheless a very moving story.t
