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Radical Love

"A blistering and unforgettable tale of prejudice, love, obsession and betrayal set among the preachers, abolitionists, gay men and drag queens of 1809 London."

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Oh my word, what a story! Based on true events that took place in 1809, this special novel is one that I want to recommend to everyone. John Church leads a dangerous double life, while preaching to Londoners he hides the fact that he is gay, frequents molly houses, and conducts marriage ceremonies for men. Neil Blackmore writes with the most exquisitely eloquent hand. As each character became a part of me, as London erupted in vivid colourful life, I found myself entirely consumed by this novel. It felt so very real, I felt as though I was at one with the story, my fear and concern for the characters twinned with my heartbeat and I believed. The different forms of prejudice, the intolerance and utter hypocrisy hit home hard as the cyclical nature of humanity powers through the ages. This may be set two hundred years ago, yet it would read just as intensely if it took place today. There were moments that pummelled my thoughts, really made me sit up and consider my own set of thoughts and beliefs, and that is a result of this remarkable novel. As I fell further in, as I got to know and really care about John Church, my emotions set on fire and I burned. Radical Love sits not only as a Liz Picks of the month, but also a LoveReading Star Book. Radical Love is a brilliantly and beautifully fierce, tender, and all-consuming read that I can recommend heart and soul to all. 

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