It's not only the circumstances of our lives but how we respond to them that defines us.
Unmentionables tells a powerful and poignant story set against the turbulent backdrop of the American Civil War. It follows two couples whose lives and loves challenge the boundaries of race, class, and societal norms: a wealthy, white, straight couple and a Black, enslaved gay couple..
Jimmy, a field hand, gradually develops a deep fascination—and ultimately romantic love—for Cato, a house servant on a nearby plantation. Their relationship explores themes of forbidden love, resilience, and hope amidst unimaginable hardship.
Praise for Unmentionables:
Lose yourself in a love hidden from history in this winner of the Book of the Year bronze medal for Gay fiction.
"One of the best novels of the year for any grown-up. A terrific, life-affirming read." - Kindle Nation Daily
"In a style that is straightforward without being encyclopedic, poetic without being over-embellished, and informative without being didactic, he achieves that balance of form and content required for a successful, and, in this case, beautiful work of art." - Gay Persons of Color Blog
"Unmentionables is superb gay historical fiction with a contemporary angle; an enlightening look at the hidden elements of our past. Five stars." -- Foreword Clarion Review
Jimmy, a field hand, gradually develops a deep fascination—and ultimately romantic love—for Cato, a house servant on a nearby plantation. Their relationship explores themes of forbidden love, resilience, and hope amidst unimaginable hardship.
Praise for Unmentionables:
Lose yourself in a love hidden from history in this winner of the Book of the Year bronze medal for Gay fiction.
"One of the best novels of the year for any grown-up. A terrific, life-affirming read." - Kindle Nation Daily
"In a style that is straightforward without being encyclopedic, poetic without being over-embellished, and informative without being didactic, he achieves that balance of form and content required for a successful, and, in this case, beautiful work of art." - Gay Persons of Color Blog
"Unmentionables is superb gay historical fiction with a contemporary angle; an enlightening look at the hidden elements of our past. Five stars." -- Foreword Clarion Review
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Meet the characters. Scroll through the slide show of photographs that inspired the characters.
Meet the characters. Scroll through the slide show of photographs that inspired the characters.
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The series continues in Book Two: All to Pieces
