The Dangerous Kingdom of Love
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Published:2nd Jun '22
£9.99
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'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 alliance against him, centred around the King's poisonous lover Robert Carr, Bacon has no choice but to fight for his survival.
Together with the neglected Queen, Bacon resolves to find a beguiling young man who can supplant Carr in the King's bed. But as Bacon soon discovers, desire is not something that can be controlled.
Bold, irreverent and utterly original, The Dangerous Kingdom of Love is a darkly witty satire about power, and a moving queer love story that resonates through time.
'An entertaining and very funny read with something to say about both the love of power and the power of love'SUNDAY TIMES
'Brilliant ... Like Wolf Hall meets Succession ... Scandalous, politically perceptive and unexpectedly heartfelt' APPLE
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 *
ISBN: 9781529157437
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 20mm
Weight: 248g
352 pages