From the award-winning author Robin Talley comes an inspiring new novel about the power of love to fight prejudice and hate.

Two women connected across generations through the power of words.

In 1955 eighteen-year-old Janet Jones must keep the love she shares with her best friend a secret. As in the age of McCarthyism to be gay is to sin. But when Janet discovers a series of books about women falling in love with other women, it awakens something in her. As she juggles a romance she must keep hidden and a new-found ambition to write and publish her own story, she risks exposing herself - and Marie - to a danger all too real.

Sixty-two years later, Abby Cohen can't stop thinking about her senior project - classic 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. She feels especially connected to one author, 'Marian Love', and becomes determined to track her down and discover her true identity. Is Abby prepared for what she will find?

A stunning story of bravery, love, how far we've come and how much farther we have to go.

Nominated for the 2020 CILIP Carnegie Medal. The must read novel from the award winning author Robin Talley

About the Author

Robin Talley is the New York Times bestselling author of the highly acclaimed novels Pulp, Our Own Private Universe, As I Descended, What We Left Behind and Lies We Tell Ourselves. Her books have won accolades including the Amnesty CILIP Honour and have also been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.

She worked in digital communications for LGBTQ rights, women's rights, educational equity, and other progressive causes for fifteen years before she turned to writing full-time. Robin lives in Washington, DC with her wife and their daughter. You can find her online at www.robintalley.com or on Twitter @robin_talley.

Reviews

'absolutely loved it - romantic and funny and gripping and just generally excellent!' Tom Ellen, author of Freshers

'touching, clever and absolutely hilarious' The Herald

'I really loved the book... it was just a lovely, refreshing read for me, and I'm so glad there are authors like Robin Talley out there.' Bookseller

'One of the most interesting and informative LGBT books I've read recently!' Reader

'I read it in one sitting!' NetGalley reviewer

'a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history' NetGalley reviewer

'a very timely novel' NetGalley reviewer

Book Information
ISBN 9781848457126
Author Robin Talley
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint HQ Young Adult
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 300g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 26mm