Tipping the Velvet

By Sarah Waters

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 472 pages Published In: United States, May 2000 Quantity Available: 43 Ships within 6-10 days This stunning and steamy debut chronicles the adventures of Nan King, a small-town girl at the turn of the century whose life takes a wild turn when she follows a local music hall star to London. "Readers of all sexes and orientations should identify with this gutsy hero as she learns who she is and how to love."--"Newsday." Publisher: Riverhead Books ISBN: 1573227889 EAN: 9781573227889 Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.0 x 2.74 centimeters (0.38 kg)

As told by the BBC in a two part adaption, Set in Victorian England, this lesbian coming out story tells of Nan and her affinity for the performer Kitty Butler. Together they move to London and do shows dressed as men... and fall in love, and out of love. Rated one of the best lesbian novels of recent times, find out why for yourself

This story captivated me from beginning to end. Sarah Waters writes so delicately and in such detail, she brings to mind a contemporary Virginia Woolf to me. Her story is so easy to immerse yourself in you can completely forget reality. This was one of those tales that I really never wanted to end.