Tipping the Velvet

Step into the vibrant, secret world of Victorian London’s music halls in Sarah Waters’s sensual debut, *Tipping the Velvet*. Nan King, an innocent oyster girl from Whitstable, falls in love with Kitty Butler, a male impersonator performing on stage. Nan follows Kitty to London, becoming her dresser and secret lover. But when heartbreak strikes, Nan embarks on a wild journey of self-discovery, moving from the stage to the streets and into the arms of the wealthy elite. bold, picaresque, and deeply romantic, this novel is a stunning celebration of lesbian identity and a gripping historical adventure.