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5 Books about Gay Life in the Gilded Age

5 Books about Gay Life in the Gilded Age

by Kathryn Pritchett | Jul 25, 2023 | BLOG, Era: Gilded Age, Mood: Inspiring, Subgenre: LGBTQ+

A successful story idea often originates by way of a detour. For example, while doing research for my first novel about homesteading polygamists in 19th century Utah, I discovered famous Gilded Age actress Maude Adams. I learned that she was born in Salt Lake City and...

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