Lush lives : a novel / J. Vanessa Lyon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lyon, J. Vanessa, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American women--Fiction.

African American women.

Artists--Fiction.

Artists.

Lesbians--Fiction.

Lesbians.

Auction houses--Fiction.

Auction houses.

Inheritance and succession--Fiction.

Inheritance and succession.

Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--Fiction.

Harlem (New York, N.Y.).

Genre:

Lesbian fiction.

Erotic fiction.

Queer fiction.

Novels.

Physical Description:

344 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

First Grove Atlantic hardcover edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Roxane Gay Books, 2023.

Summary:

"With beguiling wit and undeniable passion, Lush Lives is a deliciously queer and sexy novel about bold, brilliant women unafraid to take risks and fight for what they love. An unabashedly charged love story set in the evocative and high-stakes world of art and auction in New York City. For Glory Hopkins, inheriting her aunt Lucille's Harlem brownstone feels more like a curse than a blessing. As a restless artist struggling to find gallery representation, Glory doesn't have the money, time, or patience to look after the aging house of an aunt she barely knew. But when she stumbles into Parkie de Groot, a savvy, ambitious auction house appraiser on the verge of a coveted promotion, her unexpected inheritance begins to look more promising. Glory and Parkie form an unlikely alliance and work to unearth the origins of a rare manuscript hidden in the brownstone's trove. In doing so, they uncover not only the well-kept secrets of Lucille's life but also the complex relationships between Harlem and its distinguished residents. Undeniable as their connection may be, complications arise that threaten to tear apart their newly forged relationship. Between Parkie's struggle to overcome the heartache of past romances and professional problems that threaten to end her rising career, and Glory's unbridled and all-consuming drive, they begin to keep secrets from each other. The deeper they dig into the mysteries of the Harlem brownstone, the more fraught their relationship becomes. Lush Lives is an unforgettable novel of queer love, ambition, and the forgotten histories that define us"-- Provided by publisher.

Other Format:

Online version: Lyon, J. Vanessa. Lush lives /<b

ISBN:

9780802161987

0802161987

OCLC:

1374490347