A story about a young man named Darwin Hastings and his unique and thought-provoking journey of what it is like to grow up without parents and being thrown into an unfamiliar environment. Guardian of Deceit by William H. Coles is an original story that is filled with complex relationships and vivid characters that make for a captivating read. This story was also a finalist in both 2011 and 2012 for the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition. In this world of the excessively rich, Darwin soon adapts to his new life with his famous football player of a cousin Luther Pinnelli and right away gets acquainted with the staff and life at the Pinnelli household.
Darwin Hastings is a 17 year old boy that is sent to live in New York with his cousin Luther by his dying aunt. Once at Luther’s mansion, Darwin realizes right away that Luther will not be much of a parent figure and befriends the staff in his cousin’s absence. Darwin is both a smart and personable guy who also has an interesting connection with all the women in his life. All Darwin wants to be is a doctor like his father, but soon learns that he won’t be able to attend the best schools since Luther won’t allow him access to his trust fund. With the help of Laszlo Forgash (an ex homicide detective and now head of Luther’s security) and Adrian Malvern (doctor and mentor), Darwin becomes …show more content…
During his time with Luther, Darwin not only adapts to his new circumstances but he also befriends Sweeney Pale who is Luther’s main girl. Darwin also has intriguing relationships with not only his English tutor, but between Mr. Malvern’s daughters Helen and Coral. Not only does Darwin encounter compelling relationships throughout the story, he also remains somewhat wise for his age and learns to accept his cousin’s faults and remains down to earth among all the filthy
Darwin Hastings is a 17 year old boy that is sent to live in New York with his cousin Luther by his dying aunt. Once at Luther’s mansion, Darwin realizes right away that Luther will not be much of a parent figure and befriends the staff in his cousin’s absence. Darwin is both a smart and personable guy who also has an interesting connection with all the women in his life. All Darwin wants to be is a doctor like his father, but soon learns that he won’t be able to attend the best schools since Luther won’t allow him access to his trust fund. With the help of Laszlo Forgash (an ex homicide detective and now head of Luther’s security) and Adrian Malvern (doctor and mentor), Darwin becomes …show more content…
During his time with Luther, Darwin not only adapts to his new circumstances but he also befriends Sweeney Pale who is Luther’s main girl. Darwin also has intriguing relationships with not only his English tutor, but between Mr. Malvern’s daughters Helen and Coral. Not only does Darwin encounter compelling relationships throughout the story, he also remains somewhat wise for his age and learns to accept his cousin’s faults and remains down to earth among all the filthy