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Fave Five: Queer Historical Fiction Set in Italy

For contemporary gay fiction set in Italy, click here.

Vesuvius by Cass Biehn (YA, 79)

Nicked by M.T. Anderson (1087)

The Ballot Boy by Larry Mellman (1368)

Maddalena and the Dark by Julia Fine (1717)

Eight Strings by Margaret DeRosia (19th c)

New Releases: June 3, 2025

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