Although this book had its moments, I was perplexed by the seeming lack of proofreading or editing. The characters, with the exception of the wife and father in law, were one dimensional. The plot was riddled with historical inaccuracies and the text was rife with misspelled words. It is sad to see what passes for gay literature these days. Save your money. This is one piece of pulpy fiction without much in the way of redeeming value. The sex scenes are not even gratifying. If Mr. Benbow can pass this off as a novel and make a living in the process, there is hope for hack writers everywhere.