"Breaking new ground in historical fiction, this epic novel is an extraordinary testimony to the lives of Russian Jewish lesbians who immigrated to North America at the turn of the twentieth century. Chava, Rose, Gutke and Dovida embark on a courageous journey beyond the Pale of Settlement in Russia and outside the bounds of convention."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Winner of the Lambda Literary Award and the Ferro-Grumley Award."One of the most compelling novels I have ever read ... a work of remarkable importance." -Village Voice"Truly great novels aren't written very often, but Beyond the Pale deserves all the glowing adjectives available ... filled with memorable scenes and glorious characters." -Bay Area Reporter