Dangerous intimacies
by Lisa Lynne Moore
This study challenges the idea that sex between women was unimaginable in British culture before the late 19th century. Author Lisa Moore argues that literary representations of "sapphic" relationships between women were central to 18th-century debates over English national identity and in novels were encoded within wider social concerns regarding race, nation, and colonialist ventures.
About This Book
Dangerous intimacies is a history romance novel by Lisa Lynne Moore, first published in 1997 by Duke University Press. It runs 191 pages. Readers can expect sweet heat; a intellectual and reflective tone.
At a glance
- Genre
- History
- Heat
- Sweet
- Mood
- Intellectual
- Published
- 1997
- Length
- 191 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A scholarly examination of how 18th-century British literature utilized 'sapphic' relationships to navigate complex debates on national identity, race, and colonialism.
- Academics
- History buffs
- Intellectual
- Features unknown
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking fiction/romance novels
- Casual readers looking for light entertainment
- Academic prose may be dense for non-specialists
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: unknown
Pairing: F/F (Historical/Literary Analysis)
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult/Academic
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In 'Dangerous Intimacies,' Lisa Lynne Moore analyzes the 18th-century novel to reveal how representations of relationships between women were far from unimaginable. By examining canonical and lesser-known texts, Moore demonstrates that these 'sapphic' intimacies were deeply encoded with social concerns regarding race, class, and the burgeoning British Empire, serving as a lens through which national identity was constructed and contested.
Central Conflict
The tension between the historical erasure of lesbianism and its pervasive, encoded presence in 18th-century literary and political discourse.
Setting
18th-Century Britain
Themes
Strengths
- Intersectional approach (race/nation/gender)
- Challenges established historiography
- Rigorous academic research
Consider before reading
- Academic prose may be dense for non-specialists
- Specific focus on 18th-century Britain may limit general appeal
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — Queer history — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 5
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 6
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 7
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Last reviewed:
- August 29, 2026
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About the Author
Lisa Lynne Moore
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Published
- 1997
- Length
- 191 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780822320494
- ISBN-10
- 0822320363
Dangerous intimacies: quick answers
- Who wrote Dangerous intimacies?
- Dangerous intimacies was written by Lisa Lynne Moore.
- When was Dangerous intimacies published?
- Dangerous intimacies was first published in 1997 by Duke University Press.
- What genre is Dangerous intimacies?
- Dangerous intimacies is a history romance novel.
- How many pages is Dangerous intimacies?
- Dangerous intimacies is 191 pages long.
- How spicy is Dangerous intimacies?
- EIKNA rates Dangerous intimacies as sweet heat.
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