Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New Life | 2023 | Tom Crewe | Buy |
Tom Crewe’s standalone fiction focuses on historical periods where personal identity clashed with the law. His writing draws on his background as a historian and essayist, bringing close attention to period detail without sacrificing narrative momentum.
The New Life (2023) is set in the 1890s and follows two men who set out to write a book arguing for the acceptance of homosexuality. As the Oscar Wilde scandal unfolds around them, their project becomes increasingly dangerous. The novel was longlisted for the Booker Prize and praised for its restraint and emotional honesty.