Diana and Hal Thornton fell in love in an interval of a heartbeat and lived a life so full that it seemed to escape the measurement of time. Together, they... celebrated the romance of love, embraced the gift of family, enriched the lives of strangers, circumnavigated the globe, extracted understanding from science, drew inspiration from Renaissance paintings, trespassed into the metaphysical world, welcomed hope, vanquished fear, and searched for the most important treasure hidden from the vision of the human eye- the immortality of two souls. Diana and Hal Thornton lived a blessed life, never knowing that destiny had entwined them in her silken threads for a greater purpose. They thought that they were the masters of their dreams, but they were not It was beyond the realm of man where their fate was decided and true wisdom resided.
Venice, a city of desire on a carpet of water, mysteriously beckoned to Diana and Hal, leading them to a doorway that promised a life of endless tomorrows. Could they enter? Would they enter? The answer resided with their niece, Aubrey Winston-Bennett, and their nephew, Glenn Winston, who were chosen to bring them the key that might unlatch the door.
BRETT STEPHAN BASS is an attorney-at-law who began his professional career specializing in corporate litigation and appellate work. Leaving an active legal practice to become a business entrepreneur, he retired at age 50 to study science, art, literature, religion, and philosophy, to travel the world with his wife Rosalind, to hone his skills as a photographer, and to write extensively about a variety of life experiences. He and his wife reside just outside of New York City.
