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L'ultima notte al Telegraph Club

Questa serie si svolge nell'America degli anni '50, profondamente radicata nel cuore vibrante della Chinatown di San Francisco. Segue la nascente storia d'amore tra due giovani donne mentre navigano tra i pregiudizi sociali e l'intensa paranoia politica del Maccartismo. Affrontando la costante minaccia di deportazione e il giudizio sociale, le protagoniste rischiano tutto per mantenere viva la loro storia d'amore proibita. La loro è una potente esplorazione dell'identità, del coraggio e della ricerca dell'amore in un'epoca di profonda incertezza.

A Scatter of Light
Last Night at the Telegraph Club

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  1. A story of love and duty set in San Francisco's Chinatown during the Red Scare.“That book. It was about two women, and they fell in love with each other.” And then Lily asked the question that had taken root in her, that was even now unfurling its leaves and demanding to be shown the sun: “Have you ever heard of such a thing?”Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can’t remember exactly when the question took root, but the answer was in full bloom the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club.America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father—despite his hard-won citizenship—Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.

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  2. A Scatter of Light

    from the author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club

    • 336pagine
    • 12 ore di lettura

    Exploring the intricate connections of family, inspiration, art, and identity, this companion novel delves into the generational threads that shape individuals. It expands upon the themes established in its predecessor, offering a rich narrative that intertwines personal and artistic journeys. The story promises to resonate with readers through its exploration of the complexities of self-discovery and the impact of heritage.

    A Scatter of Light2
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