The Persian Boy

Mary Renault

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In this novel, Mary Renault traces the last years of Alexander's life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas. Bagoas was gelded as a child and was sold as a courtesan to King Darius of Persia before Alexander's army conquered Persia. Initially he was taken on as an attendant to Alexander's household.

Author(s): Renault, Mary
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 10/07/2025
Pagination: 496 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Virago
Published By: Virago
Book Classification: Modern & contemporary fiction
Dimensions: 202x132x44
Weight: 380
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780349018614

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