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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In June 1998, Maupin's international beloved classic set in San Francisco comes to life in a Showtime miniseries, starring Olympia Dukakis, Laura Linney, and Thomas Gibson as well as exciting new cast members, including Swoozie Kurtz and Ed Asner. 8-page photo insert.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Inspiration for the Netflix Limited Series, <em>Tales of the City</em></strong></p><p><strong>The second novel in the beloved <em>Tales of the City</em> series, Armistead Maupin's best-selling San Francisco saga.</strong></p><p>The tenants of 28 Barbary Lane have fled their cozy nest for adventures far afield. Mary Ann Singleton finds love at sea with a forgetful stranger, Mona Ramsey discovers her doppelgänger in a desert whorehouse, and Michael Tolliver bumps into his favorite gynecologist in a Mexican bar. Meanwhile, their venerable landlady takes the biggest journey of all--without ever leaving home.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>The tenants of 28 Barbary Lane have fled their cozy nest for adventures far afield. Mary Ann Singleton finds love at sea with a forgetful stranger, Mona Ramsey discovers her doppelgänger in a desert whorehouse, and Michael Tolliver bumps into his favorite gynecologist in a Mexican bar. Meanwhile, their venerable landlady takes the biggest journey of all--without ever leaving home.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An extended love letter to a magical San Francisco."--"New York Times Book Review"Sparkling entertainments...lit by a glowing humanity that brings each character to vivid, poignant life."--"Publishers Weekly"Maupin writes with warmth, acuity and tremendous with about ordinary people learning to live with themselves and one another. Read him."--"Publishers Weekly<br>

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