The Inverts

Name: The Inverts
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By Crystal Jeans

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The Inverts by Crystal Jeans is a captivating romance set in the backdrop of post-war Britain. It explores the unconventional partnership between two childhood friends who, despite their marriages and social expectations, share a complex relationship full of wit, adventure, and rebellion. The narrative deftly intertwines themes of identity and love, presenting a vivid portrait of friendship that defies traditional societal norms.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring unconventional romance stories filled with humour and intriguing characters. Set in the 1920s, it follows the lives of two best friends who break from societal norms in their search for love and acceptance, making it a captivating read for fans of historical romance with a modern twist.

The Inverts

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‘An absolute *blinder* … so so funny and sexy. So excited now to read everything by Crystal Jeans’ Caroline O’Donoghue, author of Scenes of a Graphic Nature

Hilarious LGBTQ debut fiction for fans of Kate Davies and Jeanette Winterson

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Get your copy of Crystal Jeans' deliciously funny new novel, ACCIDENTAL DARLINGS, now!

‘An absolute blinder … so so funny and sexy. So excited now to read everything by Crystal Jeans’ Caroline O’Donoghue, author of Scenes of a Graphic Nature

‘A glorious celebration of queer friendship and all kinds of love. Funny, outrageous, heartbreaking and so much fun’ Kate Davies, winner of the Polari Prize

‘Hilarious, fresh and sexy, with a tale that takes the reader from Egypt to Hollywood’ Irish Independent

‘Funny, filthy and phenomenally good’ Matt Cain

‘Filthy and hilarious, this is a gloriously naughty romp of a read that also has something serious to say about queer love. I didn’t want it to end’ S.J. Watson

‘Perfect for fans of Tipping the Velvet and Gentleman Jack… a delicious and diligent piece of fiction that will provide you with enough great comebacks to last a lifetime… This is a delightful book I wish to fling at my friends with affectionate abandon' DIVA

‘By turns raucous and poignant, hilarious and shattering this is a wonder of a story’ Jess Kidd

‘This delicious romp is the sort of thing Nancy Mitford might have written if she’d been gay… wonderfully blithe, witty and moving’ Rowan Pelling, DAILY MAIL

1921: a boy, a girl, a moonlit midnight kiss.

A terrible, repulsive kiss.

Bettina and Bart have grown up as best friends, so surely they will end up together? After all, Bettina is young, rich, headstrong... and gay. Bart is young, rich, charismatic... and also, definitely, gay. Any doubts are dispelled by, in short order: that ghastly kiss; a torrid encounter for Bettina in the school boiler-rooms; and an eye-opening Parisian visit for Bart.

Society will never stand for it. What else can they do but enter into a ‘lavender marriage’ and carry on indulging their true natures in secret? As the ’20s and ’30s whizz past in a haze of cigarettes, champagne and casual sex, Bart and Bettina have no idea that they are hurtling, via Hollywood and Egypt, Paris and London, towards tragedy and bloodshed...

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Inverts by Crystal Jeans is celebrated for its exuberant portrayal of queer friendship, combining sharp wit, humour, and an exploration of love in its many forms. Critics have highlighted its comedic, bold, and occasionally risqué narrative, often likening its lively style to works by Sarah Waters and other historical fiction. The characters are described as vibrant and memorable, with the book providing both delight and poignancy. Overall, it's seen as a fun and refreshing read that also addresses deeper themes of identity and relationships.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008365905

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Borough Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

Collections

Contemporary Romance Crystal Jeans Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Romance

About the Author

Crystal Jeans has had two previous novels published by Welsh women's independent Honno Press. Her first, The Vegetarian Tigers of Paradise, was shortlisted for the Polari Prize and is currently in development for film. The second, Light Switches are my Kryptonite, won Wales Book of the Year in the English language. Crystal lives in Pontypridd with her young daughter and partner.