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Laatste Nacht in de Telegraph Club

Deze serie speelt zich af in de jaren vijftig van de vorige eeuw, diep geworteld in het bruisende hart van Chinatown in San Francisco. Het volgt de ontluikende romance tussen twee jonge vrouwen terwijl ze navigeren door maatschappelijke vooroordelen en de intense politieke paranoia van de Rode Terreur. Geconfronteerd met de constante dreiging van deportatie en sociaal oordeel, riskeren de protagonisten alles om hun verboden liefde in leven te houden. Hun verhaal is een krachtige verkenning van identiteit, moed en de zoektocht naar liefde in een tijd van diepe onzekerheid.

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

    • 336bladzijden
    • 12 uur lezen

    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.

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