Ellis Avery
Ellis Avery was an American author best known for her historical novels. She won the Stonewall Book Award for her novel 'The Teahouse Fire'. Avery's work often explored themes of love, art, and identity, and she was recognized for her rich storytelling and well-researched historical settings. She also wrote memoirs and essays, contributing to the landscape of contemporary LGBTQ literature.
Books
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1. The Teahouse Fire
Set in the late 19th and early 20th century Japan, the novel follows the life of a young American girl who, after a tragic twist of fate, finds herself orphaned in Kyoto. She is taken in by the family of a tea master, where she becomes deeply immersed in the culture and traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony. As she grows and navigates her complex identity and the societal changes of a rapidly modernizing Japan, her unique perspective as an outsider within a traditional world offers a poignant exploration of belonging, love, and the intersection of cultures.
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