Synopses & Reviews
Macdougal Alleyrepresents an auspicious debut and an extraordinary accomplishment by Tatheena Roberts, completed shortly before the celebration of her 80th birthday. A beautifully crafted study of self-discovery and first love set in the invigorating and breathless world of pre-WWII Greenwich Village,
Macdougal Alleyprovides vivid descriptions of the New York World's Fair, lively depictions of lesbian bohemian life, and is rich with detail, luxurious characterization, and dialogue; an elegantly crafted, nostalgic story of finding a place in the world where the heart finally is at home.
"A charming story of women finding their way to freedom and each other."-Emma Donoghue
Tatheena Robertsis the founder of the Poway, California-based Salon de Literature, a group for aspiring writers to present their work for critique. She is currently at work on her second novel.
Synopsis
Macdougal Alley represents an auspicious debut and an extraordinary accomplishment by Tatheena Roberts, completed shortly before the celebration of her 80th birthday. A beautifully crafted study of self-discovery and first love set in the invigorating and breathless world of pre-WWII Greenwich Village, Macdougal Alley provides vivid descriptions of the New York World's Fair, lively depictions of lesbian bohemian life, and is rich with detail, luxurious characterization, and dialogue. It is an elegantly crafted, nostalgic story of finding a place in the world where the heart finally is at home.