Isabel Miller
Isabel Miller was the pen name of American author Alma Routsong, best known for her lesbian literature. She wrote the historical novel 'Patience and Sarah,' originally self-published under the title 'A Place for Us.' It is considered a classic of lesbian fiction and won the American Library Association's first Gay Book Award in 1971.
Books
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1. Patience And Sarah
This novel is a historical romance set in the nineteenth-century United States, telling the story of two women who defy the conventions of their time. The narrative follows a farmer's daughter and a painter who fall in love and dream of a life together. Despite societal pressures and the challenges posed by their families and community, the couple embarks on a journey to find a place where they can live openly and build a future. The book explores themes of love, gender roles, and the pursuit of personal freedom, as the protagonists navigate the obstacles of their era to carve out a space for themselves.
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