Early Lesbian Novel Openly Lesbian Author "Yellowthroat" by Penny Hayes

Penny Hayes

First Edition

[LGBTQ Literature] Hayes, Penny. Yellowthroat. Tallahassee, Florida: Naiad Press, 1988. First Edition Softcover. 230 pages. Measures 5.5" x 8.5". One of few Lesbian cowgirl novels. Plot follows Margarita Sanchez, who, after losing her husband to a racist lynching, sets out for revenge. During her revenge, she meets Julia Blake, a hostage who turns into a lover and her first lesbian relationship. Tagline on the back cover reads: "The author of The Long Trail gives us another fascinating tale filled with authentic and colorful detail of mining towns and gold dust fever and everyday western life - and of how women with independent minds lived in the old west." Hayes is credited with having invented the Lesbian Western genre. One of few lesbian novels written by an openly lesbian woman. Cover is very clean and spine has almost no wear. In very good condition.

Item #20451

Price: $85.00