In the mid-l960s, in a rambling apartment overlooking Central Park West, they raise their son Willy with enthusiasm, encouragement, and with what might today be called unconditional love. It might also be called unconventional love, for both Claire and Theo are women. They are Willy’s mothers and until a mistrustful outside world intrudes to try to tear them apart, they are the best family a boy could want. In an enchanting, moving novel, Jax Peters Lowell explores the powerful bonds of love and family and gives us a cautionary tale for our own times.

    From the awakening of self-awareness and the naivet? of first love to the realisation of the religious bigotry surrounding her, Rotary finds a new way of life. She, her Guardian Angel and the extraordinary women she meets along the way engage in a series of adventures both funny and moving on their journeys in seach of freedom, true love and womanpower. First published in 1989, Fiona Cooper?s debut novel established her as a gifted, empathetic and outrageous writer who knew about life on the edges.

    Features Barbara Wilson, Jewelle Gomez, Katherine V. Forrest, Mabel Maney, Nikki Baker, Ruthann Robson, and others. "Irresistible!.. This anthology sizzles and snaps with mystery and wit. Not to be missed!" -- Ellen Hart"A well-crafted, creepy collection" -- Karen Barber"Chillingly satisfying" -- Washington Blade

    All goes well until a young Ethiopian man loses consciousness and drowns. An investigation shows his tank was fulled with carbon monoxide, and Jay is indicted. But Cal Meredith, in love with Jay and determined to prove her innocence, finds there are other suspects as well. This well-crafted mystery, set amidst the spectacular scenery of the Pacific Northwest, builds step by step, challenging the reader's sleuthing ability while adding Cal Meredith to the growing list of entertaining lesbian investigators.

    

    But is True Love enough to keep them together? Fiona Cooper anatomises the modern world, marvels at the variety of its inhabitants and, above all, celebrates difference. In this remarkable new novel, life on the edges is portrayed with wit, humour and compassion.