First published in 1928, the tale of a wealthy young woman tormented by her love for another woman is now considered a thinly autobiographical account of Hall’s own struggle with her sexuality. Despite depicting nothing more incendiary than a kiss between the two women, the book was subject to an obscenity trial and banned on the grounds that it was likely to “deprave and corrupt those whose minds are open to such immoral influences”. The book returned to print in 1949 and has gone on to sell millions; it is still considered a groundbreaking work in achieving visibility for lesbians.