Books like Mignon by Chris Hunt
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Elizabethan theatre and a world of spies, crime, and political intrigue, "Mignon" follows Marc, a young man who gains favor as a French king’s pet boy. After a life‑threatening attack forces him into exile, he finds refuge in England, where he encounters the celebrated playwright Christopher Marlowe. The novel explores themes of gay love, ambition, and survival in the 16th century.
First publish date: October 1987
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Chris Hunt
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