Chabot, Splinter - Twee prinsen

Title: Twee prinsen

Author: Splinter Chabot

Number of pages: 320

Publisher: Hollands Diep

Edition: Hardcover

Publication year: 2026

Summary:

When Richard flees to the colorful, sunny Rome, he meets the angelic Matteo. As the two twenty-somethings discover the eternal city and each other, Richard tries to reconcile with his past.

Freed from his strict Calvinist parents and the bleak countryside, Richard seems to fear nothing and no one, but his toughness soon turns out to be a pose, a shield with which he tries to hide his insecurities. It is the love of the playful, sensual Matteo that helps him overcome his fears.

For a short time, Rome is heaven on earth, until Richard and Matteo also have to hide there from the glances, opinions, and fists of others. This time, Richard will not take it lying down.

Twee prinsen is a gripping novel about freedom and unfreedom, about religion, love, and lust, and about two boys who for a moment live the fairy tale that has not been allowed to exist for centuries.

Relevant tags:

Novel, Literature, gay love, openness, freedom, religion