The Lavender House Murder
The Lavender House Murder by Nikki Baker is a mystery novel published by ReQueered Tales on August 18, 2020. This edition spans 234 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Virginia Kelly, a woman of color who escapes her finance career to vacation in Provincetown with her friend Naomi. Their stay at Lavender House, a hotel for lesbians with a complex history, is disrupted when a murder occurs, forcing Ginny and Naomi to confront a ruthless killer amidst their sun-soaked getaway.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and LGBTQ+ themes as the narrative unfolds in a vibrant setting filled with diverse characters. The plot intricately weaves together the dynamics of friendship, attraction, and the impact of a shocking crime on their lives. As Ginny navigates her feelings and the tension surrounding the murder, the story explores the complexities of relationships within the backdrop of a lively beach town. This edition also includes a foreword by Ann Aptaker, adding context to Baker’s significant contribution to lesbian mystery fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
A Virginia Kelly Mystery, Book 2 – By night – the bars, the music, the sexual energy. By day – the beaches, the bay … basking in the sun and the scent of suntan lotion. And everywhere the women of Provincetown.
Among these women in the sun is Virginia Kelly, a woman of color, on vacation from the mostly white world of finance. Ginny has come to P-town with friend Naomi, and without lover Emily. They stay at Lavender House, a hotel for lesbians run by Sam, a woman with whom Naomi has had some dramatic history. Other inhabitants include Anya, who works for the inn; Joan, a writer and sometime guest; loud Barb and her quiet partner. And in P-town, Ginny is drawn to another woman. Then … murder shatters the vacation bliss. For among the people brushing up against Ginny and Naomi for these few sensual days is a ruthless killer. And a victim whose death will change the lives of Ginny and Naomi.
Nikki Baker, author of In the Game, is the first Black voice in lesbian mystery fiction.
First published to acclaim in 1992, and nominated for Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Mystery, this new edition features a foreword by Ann Aptaker (Cantor Gold series).
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Lavender House Murder” about?
Who is the author of “The Lavender House Murder”?
When was “The Lavender House Murder” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Lavender House Murder”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
