A women’s Brokeback Mountain. The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; the United States expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine to cover South America; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for gross indecency under Britain’s recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal … criminal offense. When news of Wilde’s conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wilde’s imprisonment. It is a chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing.
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This is a really thought-provoking story about the consequences of prejudice, hatred and gossip in the lives of those who suffer the judgement and contempt of others. It is well-written and easy to read, although the nature of the story is both serious and discomforting.
Set in 1895 in a small rural community in Nevada, ’The Persecution of …
The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap by Paulette Mahurin is a thought provoking story about hatred and prejudice in the late 1800s, much of which is still prevalent over a century later. The main characters are complex and rich, but I felt the main antagonist, Josie, who did a great job at making the reader despise her, was way over the top. I really …
A brilliantly original and deeply emotional story of two women challenging the social mores of their time and the lasting friendships that carry them through. Mahurin’s prose sets the perfect tone for this brave midwestern historical. True to her style, Mahurin hits all the right notes on this sensitive topic.
Small towns can be very hard on anyone who is different – people of a different race, social standing, background, wealth, or religion… two women living together and sleeping in one bed… When MIldred and her cousin, Edra, become the target of hateful gossip, hurtful actions, and harrowing suspicions, Mildred feels they must be proactive. …