The Persian Boy
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The Persian Boy is a 1972 historical novel written by Mary Renault and narrated by Bagoas, a young Persian from an aristocratic family who is captured by his father's enemies, castrated, and sold as a
First US edition
Funeral Games (novel)
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Funeral Games is a 1981 historical novel by Mary Renault, dealing with the death of Alexander the Great and its aftermath, the gradual disintegration of his empire and the start of the Wars of the Dia
The Persian Boy
…of the army by his courage and fortitude, and his help to others, during the desert crossing. Bagoas plays a reduced but still significant role in Funeral Games, the final book of Renault's Alexander trilogy. Devoted to the memory of the dead ruler, the now older eunuch is won over to aiding in the establishment…
First US edition