Tipping The Velvet

Sarah Waters' dazzling debut novel follows Nan King from the music halls of Victorian London into a world of passion, desire, and reinvention. This is sapphic historical fiction at its most sumptuous—bawdy, heartbreaking, and utterly unputdownable. Waters brings the gaslit streets and velvet-draped theatres to vivid life, crafting a story that's as much about finding yourself as finding love. Perfect for fans of lush period drama with queer romance at its beating heart.