A Dooryard Full of Flowers by Isabel Miller (All Editions)

In A Dooryard Full of Flowers, Isabel Miller delivers a poignant and diverse collection of stories that expand the boundaries of lesbian identity and history. The centerpiece of the volume is the long-awaited continuation of her classic, Patience and Sarah, offering readers a final, intimate glimpse into the “slow, ardent, exalted life” of the two women as they build their world together.

Beyond this return to her most famous characters, Miller explores a tapestry of queer experiences across different eras. From the secret lives of pen pals to the moral dilemmas of small-town women, this collection showcases Miller’s signature warmth and sharp observation, cementing her legacy as a master storyteller of the lesbian experience.

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