Stories From a Literarian Hardcover – February 3, 2026

This collection of stories by retired attorney and Renaissance man Harry Santen is full of knowledge, adventure and surprise. The 14 narratives included here reflect Santen's experiences traveling the world, in his roles as lawyer, sculptor and art collector, as well as tales of adventurous fictional characters. The Artist and the Mistress offers a look into the French art world where an original sculpture by Picasso is found, then lost, then found again, in the art galleries of Paris. In Marie O’Flanigan, a love affair begins in the concert hall of the Metropolitan Opera, where two strangers find happiness in Verdi’s La Traviata and one another - at least, for a time. Nicole and the FBI, set in Michigan and beyond, takes us back to the bootlegging days of the 1930s. Each of Santen's stories shines with colorful dialogue and informative backstories, with unexpected and entertaining plot developments. Stories From a Literarian is a delight to read from cover to cover. Read more