Tales of the City

by Armistead Maupin · 1978

When twenty‑five‑year‑old Mary Ann Singleton steps off the plane onto the fog‑kissed streets of San Francisco, she discovers a city that pulses with possibility, danger, and a kaleidoscope of unforgettable characters. In this debut of Armistead Maupin’s beloved saga, Mary Ann navigates the glittering nightlife, the tight‑knit queer community, and the ever‑shifting social landscape of the 1970s, finding love, friendship, and a new sense of self amid the city’s iconic hills and hidden alleys. A vivid portrait of a metropolis that feels both intimate and infinite, the novel launches a series that continues to explore the lives, loves, and dramas of its unforgettable cast.