The Persian Boy - (Alexander Trilogy) by Mary Renault (Paperback)

The Persian Boy is a captivating novel that delves into the life of Alexander the Great through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas.

Abducted and gelded as a child, Bagoas was sold as a courtesan to King Darius of Persia before finding freedom with Alexander after the Macedon army conquered his homeland.

Their passionate relationship sustains Alexander as he navigates assassination plots, two foreign wives, a sometimes-mutinous army, and his own ferocious temper.

After Alexander's mysterious death, we are left wondering if this Persian boy truly understood the great warrior and his ambitions.

This gripping novel is a must-read for anyone fascinated by history, romance, or the complexities of human relationships.