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Synopsis
On a trip to Leningrad, English antique dealer Paul Hussey finds it more difficult than he expected to sell twenty dozen dresses on the black market. Meanwhile his wife Belinda, who is coming to terms with her latent lesbianism, has disappeared into a Soviet hospital.
Honey for the Bears: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This literary novel explores adult themes including marital strain, sexual identity (lesbianism), and black market dealings in Soviet Russia. Contains sexual content and mature situations requiring adult readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include cheating and deception.
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in Cold War-era fiction with satirical edge will appreciate this exploration of identity and cultural collision.