{"product_id":"the-sins-of-the-cities-of-the-plain-paperback","title":"The Sins of the Cities of the Plain - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack Saul\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sins of the Cities of the Plain\u003c\/i\u003e (1881) is an erotic novel attributed to Irish prostitute Jack Saul. Published by William Lazenby, a prominent printer of Victorian erotica, \u003ci\u003eThe Sins of the Cities of the Plain\u003c\/i\u003e is considered to be one of the first works of literature dedicated to homosexuality in the English language. \"'Saul, Jack Saul, sir, of Lisle Street, Leicester Square, and ready for a lark with a free gentleman at any time. What was it made you take a fancy to me? Did you observe any particularly interesting points about your humble servant?' as he slyly looked down towards the prominent part I have previously mentioned.\" Having met by chance at Leicester Square, Jack Saul, a successful prostitute-colloquially known as a \"Mary-Ann\" or \"rentboy\"-agrees to accompany Mr. Cambon to his home at the Cornwall Mansions. After sharing a meal, the two men get down to business, exploring their young bodies and devoting themselves to pleasure. Curious about Jack's past, Cambon offers him money to share the story of his life. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Jack Saul's \u003ci\u003eThe Sins of the Cities of the Plain\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic work of Victorian erotic fiction reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown as a rentboy or Mary-Ann, Jack is an ambitious prostitute from London. Picked up for a dinner date by Mr. Cambon, Saul shares the story of his life, from his early feelings of homosexual desire to his escapades with some of London's most influential men. \u003ci\u003eThe Sins of the Cities of the Plain\u003c\/i\u003e is an erotic novel by Jack Saul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 11, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758778286368,"sku":"9781513295398","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ca6905ef9a2cae55942683f00b0ecb64.webp?v=1780135210","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-sins-of-the-cities-of-the-plain-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}