Do you like lesbian historical fiction? Patience and Sarah is a classic.
Lesbians in the 1800s
Patience and Sarah by Isabel Miller is the story of two young women who fall in love in early 19th century America. They want nothing more than to be together and to own their own farm. They face many obstacles, both internal and external, in pursuit of their dream.
Patience and Courage
Patience and Sarah must find their own way in the world. They have never heard of two women living on their own before. Not only do they face the opposition of the community they settle in, they must face their own inner doubts about whether or not two women can live and love together.
Based on a True Story
Isabel Miller's Patience and Sarah is based on the true story of Mary Ann Wilson, a painter who lived with her female companion in New York State in the early 1800s. It's a beautiful tale, simply written and engaging. A true lesbian classic. Read this to learn what life must have been like, not only for lesbians, but for women, at the turn of the century.
