Lessons in Love and Other Crimes

Tesya has a new job and a new love affair, but she is victimized again by an unknown assailant, leading her to crave love, acceptance, and sanctuary. Lessons in Love and Other Crimes is a novel about hate crime and microaggressions inspired by the author's personal experiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2021
Publisher: The Indigo Press

Tesya's departure from her previous job, marked by a series of anonymous hate crimes, instills a sense of hope within her. Returning home to London, she embarks on a new lecturing position and enters into an intriguing, albeit tumultuous, love affair with Holly. However, this idyllic beginning quickly turns sour when Tesya becomes the target of a relentless race hate crime at her workplace. The perpetrator's actions escalate, leaving Tesya grappling with paranoia and a deep longing for love, acceptance, and sanctuary.

In the midst of this turmoil, Tesya's assailant is documenting his manifesto and plotting his next steps. Drawing inspiration from the author's personal experiences of hate crime and contextualizing the story within a lifetime of microaggressions, "Lessons in Love and Other Crimes" emerges as a poignant, hopeful, and utterly captivating novel that delves into the most ordinary of crimes.

Through Tesya's journey, the book explores the complexities of prejudice, resilience, and the pursuit of justice. It sheds light on the impact of hate crimes on individuals and communities, highlighting the need for empathy, understanding, and action. Tesya's determination to overcome adversity and seek solace in love serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit's enduring strength.

"Lessons in Love and Other Crimes" is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to shed light on pressing social issues. It is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the complexities of human relationships, the impact of hate, and the pursuit of a more inclusive and just world.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 130 x 195 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911648222