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The Dangerous Kingdom of Love

By Neil Blackmore
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The Dangerous Kingdom of Love by Neil Blackmore is a captivating historical fiction novel set in the treacherous world of the Elizabethan court. The story unfolds around a charismatic and ambitious spy navigating the political intrigue of the time, cunningly weaving through secrets and deceptions. Expect a richly detailed exploration of power and desire that reveals the precariousness of life and loyalty in a royal court.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersing yourself in the intrigue and drama of the English court during the reign of James I. With its rich exploration of power, ambition, and forbidden love, the story delves into the complex relationships and political machinations of the period, making it a captivating read for lovers of historical fiction.

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The Dangerous Kingdom of Love

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'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 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

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The Dangerous Kingdom of Love is praised for its wit, originality, and cleverness, capturing the intrigue of Jacobean power dynamics with gritty language. It offers an entertaining and often humorous exploration of the themes of power and love.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529157437

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Neil Blackmore Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

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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