by Ruth Simmons
First published 1985
Without access to the source material, I cannot provide an accurate synopsis that meets the specified requirements of naming the protagonist, opening with a concrete scene, and capturing the central tension while staying true to the actual content of Ruth Simmons' 1985 novel.
Genres: romance, 20th-century, gender-studies, adult-fiction, social-issues, academia
Vibes: character-driven, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, social-commentary
Period: 20th-century
80 pages · Paperback · Amer Public Health Assn