Historical Fiction
A swashbuckling adventure of Jack Shaftoe, a vagabond, and Eliza, a former harem slave, navigating 17th-century Europe's underbelly and elite.
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A swashbuckling adventure of Jack Shaftoe, a vagabond, and Eliza, a former harem slave, navigating 17th-century Europe's underbelly and elite.
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King of the Vagabonds: A Breathtaking Swashbuckling Adventure of Fortune, Love, and Madness (Baroque Cycle) ... Odalisque: An Ambitious Double Agent Plays a Dangerous Game as Confidante of Enemy Kings (Baroque Cycle) ... “Neal Stephenson rewrites history―for the dark prince of hacker fiction, looking backward is another way of seeing the future.” - Wired
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes; includes references to harem life and intimacy. Two realistic instances of sexual assault depicted; not sensationalized but impactful.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent encounters typical of a vagabond's life; some graphic depictions of injury and combat.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language fitting the historical and rough setting of the characters.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use in social and survival contexts; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Minor references to religion as part of historical context; not a focus.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong focus on political intrigue and historical events of the 17th-18th century Europe.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Central themes of systemic suffering, slavery, and harsh life conditions for the poor. Two realistic instances of sexual assault depicted; not sensationalized but impactful.
Other
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