Robin Bragg-Marcelli Libros

While Brian Epstein was basking in the attainment of fame with the Beatles and traveling worldwide, he also was struggling with a concealed darker side of life. The artists he managed had no knowledge of the demons Brian hid within, but due to a chance meeting, Larry Stanton became a mutual confidant. Hide Your Love Away takes place during the sixties music revolution with Brian in the forefront of historical changes and both in the midst of Hollywood and British luminaries. Notorious London gangsters and music moguls who played in the demise of the internationally recognized manager are disclosed. Hide Your Love Away narrates the details of Brian and Larry's four-year close and personal relationship and the introduction of a young manipulative man who became the toxic lover may be responsible for Brian's early death. Hide Your Love Away shares Brian and Larry's quest for true love and supportive companionship when the laws in England and the U.S. kept gay men and women locked in the closet.

Set against the backdrop of 1960s London, the narrative unfolds through Larry Stanton's tumultuous four-year relationship with Brian Epstein, the iconic manager of The Beatles. As they navigate a world where being gay poses significant risks, Larry witnesses Brian's struggles with inner demons and the dark influences of gangsters and music industry elites. The introduction of a toxic lover complicates their relationship and raises questions about accountability in Brian's tragic fate. This poignant true story reveals the complexities of love, fame, and hidden dangers.