And the Dark Sacred Night by Julia Glass

This is the story of Kit Noonan, an unemployed art historian with a family to support.   Kit is in search of his biological father.  His search appears to have put a hold on everything he is attempting to do.  Finally, he contacts his stepfather in hopes that Jasper will help him locate his father.

Kit becomes connected with his father's family and discovers that his father kept tabs on him throughout his childhood.  Kit discovers other things about his father that upset him.

This is a well-written novel.  The characters are well-developed.  Toward the end of the book, the author introduces us to members of Kit's father's community.  She is able to grasp the perspective of gay men living during difficult times.

You might remember this author by one of her previous titles which won the coveted National Book Award for Fiction.  Namely , Three Junes.

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