Some families are bound by blood. Others are bound by the courage to become who they were always meant to be.
When Jules Davis leaves the familiarity of Biloxi, Mississippi for the streets of Greenwich Village, he carries little more than a suitcase, an extraordinary voice, and a dream of building a life where he no longer has to hide who he is. Arriving in New York on the eve of a cultural revolution, Jules quickly discovers that dreams come with a price, and that survival often depends on finding the family you choose rather than the one you leave behind.
His journey leads him to The Cat Club, a struggling nightclub owned by the fiercely independent Donna O'Mally. Once a vibrant haven for entertainers, dreamers, and outsiders, the club now teeters on the edge of becoming another forgotten piece of New York history. Donna doesn't need another singer. She needs someone capable of bringing the room back to life. Jules may be exactly the person she's been waiting for.
But Jules carries a secret of his own. Behind his powerful stage presence lies Francesca de Biscotti, a dazzling drag persona inspired by the one woman who accepted him completely when much of the world refused to. As opportunities begin to open before him, Jules is forced to confront a question that becomes the heart of his journey: can he build the career he longs for as himself, or must he embrace Francesca to become the star he was always destined to be?
Set against the backdrop of Greenwich Village during one of the most transformative periods in LGBTQ+ history, House of Biscotti introduces an unforgettable cast of characters whose lives become intertwined through friendship, loyalty, heartbreak, laughter, and an unwavering determination to survive. From aspiring performers and club owners to runaway teenagers searching for acceptance, each character brings another thread to a story that celebrates resilience in the face of prejudice and hope in the darkest of times.
Filled with humor as sharp as its heartbreak, House of Biscotti is more than the story of one performer finding a stage. It is the story of an entire community discovering its voice during an era that would forever change American history. As love is found, families are created, and legends are born beneath the lights of Greenwich Village, the novel reminds us that true greatness is never measured by fame alone, but by the lives we touch, the courage we inspire, and the legacy we leave behind.
Rich in historical detail, unforgettable characters, and deeply human emotion, House of Biscotti is a sweeping novel about identity, belonging, chosen family, and the extraordinary power of authenticity. It is a celebration of those who dared to live openly, love fiercely, and create beauty in a world that too often refused to see them.
Some families are bound by blood. Others are bound by the courage to become who they were always meant to be.
When Jules Davis leaves the familiarity of Biloxi, Mississippi for the streets of Greenwich Village, he carries little more than a suitcase, an extraordinary voice, and a dream of building a life where he no longer has to hide who he is. Arriving in New York on the eve of a cultural revolution, Jules quickly discovers that dreams come with a price, and that survival often depends on finding the family you choose rather than the one you leave behind.
His journey leads him to The Cat Club, a struggling nightclub owned by the fiercely independent Donna O'Mally. Once a vibrant haven for entertainers, dreamers, and outsiders, the club now teeters on the edge of becoming another forgotten piece of New York history. Donna doesn't need another singer. She needs someone capable of bringing the room back to life. Jules may be exactly the person she's been waiting for.
But Jules carries a secret of his own. Behind his powerful stage presence lies Francesca de Biscotti, a dazzling drag persona inspired by the one woman who accepted him completely when much of the world refused to. As opportunities begin to open before him, Jules is forced to confront a question that becomes the heart of his journey: can he build the career he longs for as himself, or must he embrace Francesca to become the star he was always destined to be?
Set against the backdrop of Greenwich Village during one of the most transformative periods in LGBTQ+ history, House of Biscotti introduces an unforgettable cast of characters whose lives become intertwined through friendship, loyalty, heartbreak, laughter, and an unwavering determination to survive. From aspiring performers and club owners to runaway teenagers searching for acceptance, each character brings another thread to a story that celebrates resilience in the face of prejudice and hope in the darkest of times.
Filled with humor as sharp as its heartbreak, House of Biscotti is more than the story of one performer finding a stage. It is the story of an entire community discovering its voice during an era that would forever change American history. As love is found, families are created, and legends are born beneath the lights of Greenwich Village, the novel reminds us that true greatness is never measured by fame alone, but by the lives we touch, the courage we inspire, and the legacy we leave behind.
Rich in historical detail, unforgettable characters, and deeply human emotion, House of Biscotti is a sweeping novel about identity, belonging, chosen family, and the extraordinary power of authenticity. It is a celebration of those who dared to live openly, love fiercely, and create beauty in a world that too often refused to see them.
Some families are bound by blood. Others are bound by the courage to become who they were always meant to be.
When Jules Davis leaves the familiarity of Biloxi, Mississippi for the streets of Greenwich Village, he carries little more than a suitcase, an extraordinary voice, and a dream of building a life where he no longer has to hide who he is. Arriving in New York on the eve of a cultural revolution, Jules quickly discovers that dreams come with a price, and that survival often depends on finding the family you choose rather than the one you leave behind.
His journey leads him to The Cat Club, a struggling nightclub owned by the fiercely independent Donna O'Mally. Once a vibrant haven for entertainers, dreamers, and outsiders, the club now teeters on the edge of becoming another forgotten piece of New York history. Donna doesn't need another singer. She needs someone capable of bringing the room back to life. Jules may be exactly the person she's been waiting for.
But Jules carries a secret of his own. Behind his powerful stage presence lies Francesca de Biscotti, a dazzling drag persona inspired by the one woman who accepted him completely when much of the world refused to. As opportunities begin to open before him, Jules is forced to confront a question that becomes the heart of his journey: can he build the career he longs for as himself, or must he embrace Francesca to become the star he was always destined to be?
Set against the backdrop of Greenwich Village during one of the most transformative periods in LGBTQ+ history, House of Biscotti introduces an unforgettable cast of characters whose lives become intertwined through friendship, loyalty, heartbreak, laughter, and an unwavering determination to survive. From aspiring performers and club owners to runaway teenagers searching for acceptance, each character brings another thread to a story that celebrates resilience in the face of prejudice and hope in the darkest of times.
Filled with humor as sharp as its heartbreak, House of Biscotti is more than the story of one performer finding a stage. It is the story of an entire community discovering its voice during an era that would forever change American history. As love is found, families are created, and legends are born beneath the lights of Greenwich Village, the novel reminds us that true greatness is never measured by fame alone, but by the lives we touch, the courage we inspire, and the legacy we leave behind.
Rich in historical detail, unforgettable characters, and deeply human emotion, House of Biscotti is a sweeping novel about identity, belonging, chosen family, and the extraordinary power of authenticity. It is a celebration of those who dared to live openly, love fiercely, and create beauty in a world that too often refused to see them.
