Tipping the Velvet was Sarah Water's first novel and it has been described along the lines of a Victorian, lesbian romp. If you haven't read it, do -- it's a great read and then you can treat yourself to the BBC adaptation of it with Rachael Stirling, Keeley Hawes and Jodhi May.
Here's the opening scene -- it's definitely worth owning:
And here's an interview with Sarah Waters:
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Great book!
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