Patience and Sarah

Two women share a bold love in early 19th century rural New England.

Isabel Miller’s 1969 novel “Patience and Sarah” has become a classic of lesbian literature, and for good reason. It tells the story of a love that fights against all odds in a less accepting time and place. Two rural early 19th century New England women who don’t quite fit in find adventure, find their place with each other, and find ways to make a life together. Short, sweet, and easy-to-read, this novel is a charm from start to finish!