Historical Fiction
A gay ex-cop investigates a death at a 1950s estate where a queer family lives openly, in a stylish historical mystery.
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A gay ex-cop investigates a death at a 1950s estate where a queer family lives openly, in a stylish historical mystery.
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A "Best Of" Book From: Amazon Buzzfeed Rainbow Reading Library Journal CrimeReads BookPage Book Riot * Autostraddle A delicious story from a new voice in suspense, Lev AC Rosen's Lavender House is Knives Out with a queer historical twist. Lavender House, 1952: the family seat of recently deceased matriarch Irene Lamontaine, head of the famous Lamontaine soap empire. Irene’s recipes for her signature scents are a well guarded secret—but it's not the only one behind these gates. This e...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Queer couples and attraction; non-graphic intimacy within found-family household
Violence & gore
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On-page murder case; severe anti-gay beating; police brutality; animal death
Profanity
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Anti-gay slurs and occasional strong language throughout
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Gay lead; queer found family central; identity and belonging are core themes
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Central focus on queer survival under 1950s criminalization and persecution
Self-harm / suicide
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Suicidal ideation discussed; suicide depicted on the page
Abuse & suffering
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On-page anti-gay violence and beatings; police brutality; past abuse; animal death
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