MICHAEL'S HOUSE

In a world where temples are dying and sacred theaters have been replaced by brothels, what will happen when a hard-headed businessman joins forces with an idealist?

Michael's House, a historical fantasy series set in an Edwardian slum.

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CONTENTS

Resources.

Whipster: The New Boy, Offstage, Blurred Lines.

Honor and Hope.

RESOURCES

Illustrations for Michael's House by glockgal. With text descriptions.

Turn-of-the-Century Toughs, a cycle of historical fantasy novels that includes Michael's House.

Bibliography for this series:

Masculinity, Crime, and Everyday Life in Victorian and Edwardian Times.

Cover for WhipsterWhipster

Michael is an ex-prostitute, which means that nobody in polite society wants anything to do with him. He believes that the only way to help other male prostitutes is to make their working conditions bearable. His friend Janus is an upper-class gentleman who believes that his duty to the gods requires him to fight against sexual immorality. Now Michael wants Janus to help him run a house of prostitution.

Male friendship and gay love intertwine in this multicultural historical fantasy series based on the Edwardian Era, a time when society seemed as stable as ever, though it was about to be turned topsy-turvy.

¶ Novel: 83,000 words | Genre tags (with minor spoilers) | Reviews.

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ONLINE EDITION

Each part of Whipster can be read on its own, as a stand-alone story.

Whipster 1: The New Boy. Running a business seemed a simple enough matter: you learned what the patron wanted, and you forced an employee to satisfy his needs. Then along came the new boy.

Whipster 2: Offstage. Michael's House is facing ruin – unless one of the partners falls back on old ways.

Whipster 3: Blurred Lines. Michael has survived poverty, prostitution, and the loss of love, but not even his partner may be able to help him overcome the latest challenge.

Whipster: Historical Note.

Whipster: Back Matter. Credits, dedication, publication history, etc.

Cover for Honor and HopeHonor and Hope

For two years, Michael's House has managed to survive in its competition against richer, less scrupulous pleasure houses. Now matters are reaching a climax at this unorthodox house of male prostitution: money is running out, social reformers are arming themselves for battle, legislation threatens to shut down the business, and worst of all, signs are growing that Michael will be betrayed by his closest companions. Will he have any allies left by the time he reaches the end of his fight?

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EXCERPT – Honor and Hope: Excerpt.

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