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Tipping the Velvet Paperback - 2000
by Sarah Waters
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."
Summary
Erotic and absorbing
Written with starling power.”The New York Times Book Review
Nan King, an oyster girl, is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler, a male impersonator extraordinaire treading the boards in Canterbury. Through a friend at the box office, Nan manages to visit all her shows and finally meet her heroine. Soon after, she becomes Kitty's dresser and the two head for the bright lights of Leicester Square where they begin a glittering career as music-hall stars in an all-singing and dancing double act. At the same time, behind closed doors, they admit their attraction to each other and their affair begins.
Nan King, an oyster girl, is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler, a male impersonator extraordinaire treading the boards in Canterbury. Through a friend at the box office, Nan manages to visit all her shows and finally meet her heroine. Soon after, she becomes Kitty's dresser and the two head for the bright lights of Leicester Square where they begin a glittering career as music-hall stars in an all-singing and dancing double act. At the same time, behind closed doors, they admit their attraction to each other and their affair begins.
First line
Have you ever tasted a Whitstable oyster?
Details
- Title Tipping the Velvet
- Author Sarah Waters
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reissue
- Pages 488
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, U.S.A.
- Date 2000-05-01
- ISBN 9781573227889 / 1573227889
- Weight 0.84 lbs (0.38 kg)
- Dimensions 8.03 x 5.12 x 1.08 in (20.40 x 13.00 x 2.74 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Sex & Gender: Lesbian
- Topical: Coming of Age
- Topical: Lgbt
- Library of Congress subjects England - Social life and customs - 19th, Erotic fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 98043836
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
“Wonderful...a sensual experience that leaves the reader marveling at the author’s craftsmanship, idiosyncrasy, and sheer effort.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
“Compelling…Readers of all sexes and orientations should identify with this gusty hero as she learns who she is and how to love.”
—Newsday
“Delectable...written in roguishly lilting prose filled with the sights, sounds, and stenches of London street life.”
—The Seattle Times
“Erotic and absorbing…Written with starling power.”—
The New York Times Book Review
“Glorious…an exceptional debut.”
—The Boston Globe
—San Francisco Chronicle
“Compelling…Readers of all sexes and orientations should identify with this gusty hero as she learns who she is and how to love.”
—Newsday
“Delectable...written in roguishly lilting prose filled with the sights, sounds, and stenches of London street life.”
—The Seattle Times
“Erotic and absorbing…Written with starling power.”—
The New York Times Book Review
“Glorious…an exceptional debut.”
—The Boston Globe
Citations
- New York Times, 06/11/2000, Page 36
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