The Male Harem: A Dutch Indian Tale of Masculine Love

In medieval India, two young men from a male harem in a royal palace become friends, then lovers. It is a time of permanent war between rival kingdoms.

"Compellingly and exuberantly written, the writing style is inspiring, far from politically correct." The Pioneer - Indian newspaper

"A warmly recommended multicultural love story of two men." Priyam Gandhi-Mody - author.

"An enthralling novel about masculine love. You won't want to put it down!" Ashutosh Garg - founder of podcast TBCY.

"A novel that brought tears to my eyes many times, I read and reread it several times." Gay&Night - the leading Dutch gay newspaper.

In medieval India, two young men from a male harem in a royal palace become friends, then lovers. It is a time of permanent war between rival kingdoms. Although the male harem is tolerated, the boys must learn to protect each other while remaining loyal to their royal master. In early 2000s, an Indian student from the same region discovers he is gay while living in the Netherlands. Ancient and modern love stories blend into an exciting emotional rollercoaster when he then falls in love with a Dutch expert in Indian history. The two love stories blend together in spectacular and emotional rollercoaster.

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E-bog: 25. august 2026