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During a sun‑drenched summer in the Hamptons, 17‑year‑old Langcot finds himself at the center of his own coming‑of‑age conflict. Living on the estate of a famous rock star, he must decide how to tell his longtime friends that he is gay, all while an unexpected infatuation with a French girl complicates his plans. The story explores adolescence, sexual identity, and the challenges of coming out in a high‑profile, rock‑influenced environment.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: M. E. Kerr
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