Walter McCloud wants to dance the part of the prince in The Nutcracker more than anything else, but as he gets older, the frustrated young man realizes his dedication doesn’t match his talent. Life has more pain in store for him as his older brother discovers a lump in his neck, and the teenage Walter has to come to terms with his blossoming love for his friend Mitch. When Walter returns as an adult to the painful memories of his childhood, he must face his past. The Short History of a Prince by Jane Hamilton is a sensitive, moving novel about sexuality and the strength of family. | The Short History Of A Prince by Jane Hamilton, Paperback | Indigo Chapters