The Dangerous Kingdom of Love
$22.80
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
20 September 2022
Summary
‘Like Hilary Mantel on acid’ (Reader review)
A queer historical novel set in the court of James I for fans of Sarah Waters and Annie Garthwaite.
‘Witty, original and clever, this tale of Jacobean power and lust is a blast’ THE TIMES, Best Historical Fiction of the Year
Francis Bacon, philosopher, politician, writer, is an outsider at the court of King James I. He is clever but not aristocratic, has ambition but no money. So when his political enemies form a deadly alli…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529157437 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529157439 |
| Author: | Neil Blackmore |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 20 September 2022 |
| Weight: | 246g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
Expect gritty language and much enjoyment from this clever and unusual novel.
Witty, original and clever, this tale of Jacobean power and lust is a blast. * The Times, Best Historical Fiction Novels *Expect gritty language and much enjoyment from this clever and unusual novel. * The Times *An entertaining and often very funny read with something to say about both the love of power and the power of love. * The Sunday Times *
About The Author
Neil Blackmore
Neil Blackmore is the author of five novels. His work has been acclaimed for its radical redrawing of the historical fiction form and the parameters of queer historical fiction. His third novel, The Intoxicating Mr Lavelle, was shortlisted for the Polari Prize for LGBTQ+ Fiction, and he has been celebrated as ‘one of the most original voices in historical fiction today’ (The Times). He lives in London.
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