The gay place book

The Statue of Liberty is the target of a terrorist attack, the first in a possible series of attacks, in this thrilling series from A. Swanson never lets the willing reader down. Originally published inThe Gay Place withstands the test of time—the dady gay of power, money, and family are eternally resonant.

The governor himself, Arthur Fenstemaker, a master politician, infinitely canny and seductive, remains the dominant figure throughout. New Release. Originally published inThe Gay Place is at once a cult classic and a major American novel. Set in Texas, The Gay Place consists of three interlocking novels, each with a different protagonist—a member of the state legislature, the state's junior senator, and the governor's press secretary.

From the award-nominated author of Together Tea and The Lion Women of Tehran, a poignant, "powerful" The Wall Street Journal and "affecting novel about first love" Real Simple that explores loss, reconciliation, and the quirks of fate. At once a political novel and a character study, Billy Lee Brammer's classic stands among the best novels about the Lone Star state.

Description Set in Gay, The Gay Place consists of three interlocking novels, each with a different protagonist—a member of the state legislature, the state's junior senator, and the governor's press secretary. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity.

They came to earth—Pestilence, War, Famine, Death—four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the book. They came to earth, and they came to end us all. The place himself, Arthur Fenstemaker, a master politician, infinitely canny and seductive, remains the dominant figure throughout.

Other Books in Series. On a summer night inthree teenagers have been drinking. Billy Lee Brammer—who served on Lyndon Johnson's staff—gives us here "the excitement of a political carnival: the sideshows, the freaks, and the ghoulish comedy atmosphere" Saturday Review.

Two copies of this work, widely acclaimed as one of the best American political novels ever t here is a 'advance copy for friends in the book trade', with 'first printing' to colophon, alongside the Texas Monthly Press Monthly Press was a publishing imprint associated with Texas Monthly magazine, known for producing books related to Texas history, culture.

With The Kind Worth Saving, he surpasses his own high standard. We're excited to see you. All selections except for books will open in a new window Search type Books Audiobooks Merchandise. The Gay Place is actually three books: The Flea Circus, Room Enough to Caper and The Gay Place.

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The setting throughout is presumably Texas--big, brash, and rich. Usually Ships in 1 to 5 Days- It may take longer for some items. Billy Lee Brammer—who served on Lyndon Johnson's staff. Publish Date: March 1st, Add to wishlist. Set in Texas, The Gay Place consists of three interlocking novels, each with a different protagonist—a member of the state legislature, the state's junior senator, the the governor's press secretary.

Little World] tenderly explores what small things can make a life sacred. Welcome to our new website! The novellas, published in a single book, include The Flea Circus, Room Enough to Caper and Country Pleasures. About the Author Billy Lee Brammer — was a journalist and political staffer.

The Gay Place () is a series of three novellas, with interlocking plots and characters, by American author Billy Lee Brammer.