The English Tutor is a poignant tale of love and conflict. Geoff Manderson is a weary English tutor from a privileged background, who finds his life forever changed when he takes on Yusuf, a Libyan war refugee, as a student. Unaware of the challenges that await, Geoff soon discovers that their clashing cultural values will spark a crisis that tests the very foundations of their lives.

What begins as a fleeting connection evolves into a passionate love affair as Geoff urges Yusuf to choose a future in Canada rather than risk returning home to a war-torn country where he faces persecution for being gay. While their beliefs may divide them, their love for one another becomes an unbreakable bond.

Amidst the struggles against religious discrimination and societal pressure, Geoff embarks on a journey to free Yusuf’s mind and spirit. But as tensions rise and choices become perilous, Geoff must confront the ultimate betrayal that could shatter everything they hold dear. Will love be enough to conquer the forces threatening to tear them apart? Dive into a story of resilience, passion, and the courage to be true to oneself.

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Jeffrey Round is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and song writer. His breakout novel, A Cage of Bones , based on his experiences as a model in Europe’s fashion industry, was listed on AfterElton’s 50 Best Gay books. Lake on the Mountain, the first in a seven-book series featuring missing-persons investigator Dan Sharp, won a Lambda Award for Best Gay Mystery. His short film, My Heart Belongs to Daddy , won awards for Best Canadian Director and Best Use of Music, among others. In the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci , his previous poetry collection, was nominated for a ReLit Award. In 2021 he took top juried prizes around the world for his music video, Don’t You Think I Know. He lives in Toronto.

About the Author

Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist based in Toronto with a focus on tourism, lifestyle, entertainment and community issues. He has written several travel articles and has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He’s willing to take on any assignments of interest, attend parties with free booze, listen to rants, and travel the world in search of the great unknown. He’s eager to discover the new, remember the past, and look into the future.