Man's World by Rupert Smith
London today: a world of sex and drugs and designer clothes, where Robert searches for fulfilment in gay clubs and chat rooms. London 50 years ago: fresh out of National Service, Michael enters a secret queer underworld, negotiating the dangers of the law and the closet, longing for liberation and love. Past and present collide when Robert moves into a new flat, and discovers that history is alive and kicking on his doorstep. Their two worlds barely recognize each other; but do Robert and Michael have more in common than they think? Man's World is a funny, sexy, and moving story about friendship and desire; about how much the world has changed - and how little. An] enjoyable read with well-drawn characters. At its heart, this is a novel about frienship and community.-Library Journal June 15, 2011
Rupert Smith is the author of nine novels, in his own name and as James Lear, and of several biographies ad books about television. He was born in Washington DC, grew up in Surrey and has lived in London since 1978. As well as writing fiction, Rupert has a long career as a journalist, contributing to dailies, weeklies and monthlies in Britain, America and Europe.
SKU | GOR014095974 |
ISBN 13 | 9781906413804 |
ISBN 10 | 1906413800 |
Title | Man's World |
Author | Rupert Smith |
Condition | like new |
Binding type | Paperback |
Publisher | Arcadia Books |
Year published | 2011-01-20 |
Number of pages | 270 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
Note | The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins |