The Well of Loneliness
Author: Radclyffe Hall
First published in 1928, this timeless portrayal of lesbian love is now a classic. The thinly disguised story of Hall’s own life, it was banned outright upon publication and almost ruined her literary career…..Read More
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Rubyfruit Jungle
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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
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Desert of the Heart
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