Hesse Phillips

Kit Marlowe: playwright, poet, lover. In the plague-stricken streets of Elizabethan England, Kit flirts with danger, leaving a trail of enemies and old flames in his wake. His plays are a roaring success; he seems destined for greatness. But the queen's eyes are everywhere, and the air is laced with paranoia. When Marlowe is arrested on charges of treason, heresy,...

A stunning debut on queer love, betrayal and survival in Elizabethan England. Perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel and Maggie O'Farrell. 'Vivid, punchy, brilliantly original' – SUNDAY TIMES 'Hugely impressive, visceral and moving' – FINANCIAL TIMES 'Imaginative, atmospheric, and heart-poundingly tense' – NEIL BLACKMORE Kit Marlowe: playwright, poet, lover. In the plague-stricken streets of Elizabethan England, Kit flirts with danger,...