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In the late 1980s, Roger Thornton, a successful man in his forties, is invited to Michael's hotel room by an apparently straight man. They begin a brief affair that leads to a deeper understanding of Roger's sexuality. This is the beginning of his journey towards self-acceptance and love for himself.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Wallace Hamilton
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