Speakeasy
Whiskey. Women. Righting Wrongs.
“Brilliant!
A thrilling, historical storyline that keeps you turning the pages”
Rose and Dax each had a secret in high school—they liked each other in a way they shouldn’t have in 1920s Prohibition-Era Northern California. After sharing a first kiss, they’re forced apart to live very different harsh lives. The series follows their journeys and continues when they reconnect years later, navigating lovers, past loves, greedy businessmen, whiskey, and the quest for a quick buck.
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The Characters
Darlene Augusta (“Dax”) Xander
A smart, innovative soft butch lesbian with a strong protective nature. Refuses to conform to social expectations. Puts the needs of loved ones before her own
May Foster
Dax’s older sister and protector growing us, she depends on Dax after becoming handicapped in an accident.
Charlene (“Charlie”) Dawson
Dax’s new best friend. A smart and rebellious butch lesbian who also bucks society. A genius car mechanic. Owns Brutus, a loveable Bulldog.
Frankie Wilkes
Halfmoon Bay’s hotel and speakeasy owner. He’s on a mission to turn the town into the west coast answer to Atlantic City.
Rose Hamilton
Dax’s first crush. She is shy with a prominent stutter but has a beautiful singing voice. Unwilling to buck society, she hides her sexuality to keep her job.
Grace Parsons
Hollywood star in a lavender marriage. She becomes Rose’s secret lover to get over a previous lover’s suicide.
Jules Sanchez
Charlie’s under-the-radar girlfriend and town’s gossip know-it-all. She’s a nurse at the local clinic.
Riley King
Frankie’s nephew and Rose’s overconfident, manipulative boyfriend for show.
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