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During the brutal military dictatorship that ruled Uruguay in the 1970s, homosexuality was a perilous transgression. In that hostile environment, five women discover each other and establish a hidden enclave—a cape they call home. Over thirty‑five years, they travel back and forth between this secret sanctuary, sometimes together, sometimes in pairs, bringing loved ones or going alone. Their lives are repeatedly tested by families, lovers, society, and one another as they strive to live authentically. Cantoras is a powerful portrait of queer love, community, and the resilience of the human spirit.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Carolina De Robertis
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