The King Must Die
Published in 1952, The King Must Die is a sapphic fiction and queer fantasy novel by Mary Renault. The story is set in Athens and Crete, in Ancient Greece. Characters include Theseus. Key subjects include lesbian authors, Men and theseus.
67 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 92 editions across 4 languages.
At about 371 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.
About The King Must Die
Historical fiction. Theseus, a prince of ancient Athens, is taken as a slave to the island of Crete, where he's condemned to certain death as a bull dancer. But he abducts the Princess Ariadne & makes a daring escape.
Quick answers
Who wrote The King Must Die?
The King Must Die was written by Mary Renault and first published in 1952.
What genre is The King Must Die?
It is usually shelved as Lesbian & Sapphic Fiction, Queer Fantasy, Historical Fantasy and Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is The King Must Die?
The median edition has 371 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The King Must Die?
Readers who like it often enjoy A Midsummer Night's Dream, Orlando and Jurgen.
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