Mary in the Lavender Pumps

By Joyce Wadler

A True Story about Love, Murder and Gender Identity

John Delia wore evening gowns. John Delia had an operation. John Delia became Diane Delia. Diane Delia was murdered. Delia’s boyfriend was accused of the crime. Delia's girlfriend was accused, too. One went to jail, the other didn’t.

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