1952 Early Lesbian Pulp Novel Forbidden Passions by Wright Williams

1952. [LGBTQ pulp] Williams, Wright. Forbidden Passions. New York: Croydon Publishing, 1952. First edition mass-market softcover paperback. 128 pages. Measures about 5.25" x 7.25". The cover art features bright colors with a attractive woman in the foreground with dark hair, while a seated man looks at her from behind. The novel was originally published under the title Lust For Love. The book is noteworthy for being an early entry in the lesbian pulp genre, as it was published in 1954 before the 1960s and 1970s when the genre grew.
The plot also addresses issues such as mental health and infidelity. The tagline reads: "The strong love of two women, and a man with twisted emotions." Slight waves near the spine on the front and back cover and a small, fading stamp on the front reading: "A 5-6." Otherwise, in very good condition.