Whistling in the Dark by Tamara Allen
Plot (spoiler-free)
New York City, 1919
His career as a concert pianist ended by a war injury, Sutton Albright returns to college, only to be expelled after a scandalous affair with a teacher. Unable to face his family, Sutton heads to Manhattan with no plans and little money in his pocket but with a desire to call his life his own.
Jack Bailey lost his parents to influenza and now hopes to save the family novelty shop by advertising on the radio, a medium barely more than a novelty, itself. His nights are spent in a careless and debauched romp through the gayer sections of Manhattan.
When these two men cross paths, despite a world of differences separating them, their attraction cannot be denied. Sutton finds himself drawn to the piano, playing for Jack. But can his music heal them both, or will sudden prosperity jeopardize their chance at love?
Ship/fandom
Captain America: The First Avenger and Stucky, also known as Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes
Sutton (Steve) is an artistic, fair-haired, ex-soldier who has problems with his health and is very gay for Jack (Bucky). Jack not only share initals with James Buchanan, he is also a working class New York boy who is charming, socially gregarious and very gay for Sutton.
Disclaimer: I've not spoken to the author or read any confirmation that this started off as Stucky fic… although please just look at that cover and tell me different...
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