Sweeney, Melissa
Black Kitten
- ISBN 13:
- 9781733867924
- author:
- Sweeney, Melissa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Melissa Sweeney
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, LGBT, Gay,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Vincenzo DiFiore's life is one of power and control, but beneath the surface, he struggles to be true to himself. As the proprietor of several prominent speakeasies in New York, including Black Kitten, a popular gay bar in Harlem, he finds solace in his relationships with others - particularly Sylvia Belmonte, who plays piano at the bar. Sylvia's life is marked by uncertainty and self-doubt, but Vincenzo's presence brings her a sense of optimism she thought was lost forever. As they navigate their love for each other, they must confront the prejudices that threaten to tear them apart. Their story is one of love, acceptance, and the complexities of identity, set against the vibrant backdrop of New York's underground nightlife scene.