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Mademoiselle Revolution by Zoe SivakFleeing from Haiti to Paris in 1791, Sylvie de Rosiers quickly becomes enamored with the aims of the Revolution, as well as with revolutionaries Robespierre and his mistress, Cornélie Duplay, and must decide whether to be an accomplice or risking losing her head as the Reign of Terror descends.
A whirlwind adventure through two of the world’s most famous revolutions - the Haitiian Revolution and the French Revolution - with a bisexual love triangle at the center that quickly turns bloody, this queer historical fiction novel is perfect for Pride Month!
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June 1 - August 31 The Boston Public Library invites you to participate in our annual Summer Reading program for adults! Visit our webpage to download a bingo card and learn more about the Adult Summer Reading Program, including information about upcoming events and suggestions from librarians to help you complete each challenge.
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The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye Briony Cameron "An indentured servant to the pirate captain Blackhand, Jacquotte is struggling to survive his brutality when she discovers treachery at play, forcing her to decide what price she's willing to pay to secure a better future."
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Trisha R. Thomas "In 1954 Oklahoma, a Black dressmaker with the gift of 'second sight' decides to help after being horrified by what she sees when she touches the hand of a bride-to-be, only to land in the center of a murder investigation."
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Helen Simonson "In the summer of 1919, Constance becomes a lady's companion to Poppy Wirrall, leader of a ladies' motorcycle club, whose thoroughly modern members are enjoying the freedoms they gained during the Great War."
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Yael van der Wouden "In 1961, Isabel lives by routine and discipline, until her brother leaves his graceless new girlfriend Eva on her doorstep, causing Isabel to develop a fury-fueled obsession that gives way to infatuation."
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C. J. Wray "Arriving in Paris to receive an order of merit for their part in the liberation of France, a pair of 90-something World War II veteran sisters use this opportunity to settle scores, avenge lost friends and pull off one last heist."
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Carmella Lowkis "In 1866 Paris, two fraudulent spirit mediums target the de Jacquinots, who believe they are being haunted. Hoping to scare the family out of their gold, the pair's spooky scam soon goes sideways as they face inexplicable horrors."
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Laura McNeal "In 1845, Elizabeth Barrett, a chronically ill poet confined to her room for four years, begins to fall for her correspondent Robert Browning, shocking both her family and the literary world."
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Diane Richards "Follows the life of legendary singer Ella Fitzgerald, from her escape from a training school/prison that forced her to dance on the street for money to her first appearance at the Apollo Theater."
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Your Presence Is MandatorySasha Vasilyuk "In the early stages of the 2014 Russo-Ukrainian War, Nina discovers a letter from her deceased husband, revealing a secret from his days as a Ukrainian Jewish WWII soldier."
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