A Marriage Below Zero

Told from the perspective of a young woman who discovers her husband is in love with another man, this novel offers a rare 19th-century look at queer desire and repression. Set against the backdrop of Victorian morality and societal judgment, it stands as one of the earliest English-language novels to depict homosexuality with empathy and tragedy.

~ Included for its historical significance as an early queer novel that explores hidden love, societal pressure, and the consequences of living in secrecy. ~