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Set in Jewish Buenos Aires at the turn of the century, ‘The Escape Artist’ follows Sofia as she is lured into prostitution and meets the charismatic magician Hankus. The novel explores the harsh realities of the ghetto—racketeers, pimps, and the daily struggle for survival—while revealing the resilient bonds that form among women in this perilous environment.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Judith Katz
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