Historic Brotherhood

<p>Novella. London 1979: a young gay man seeks mentorship from a classmate's flamboyant uncle.</p><p>23k rated M Gen. Mortimer Jones a young gay man comes from Tewkesbury to London where he meets Percival Campbell and in short order Percival's beloved uncle - the flamboyant and loquacious Queen B. Uncle B soon takes Mortimer shy and as-yet uncertain of his place in the world and in the gay community under his wing and serves as mentor.</p><p>Focus on queer community in the 1970s discussions of monastic history science fiction comedy art and architecture pop culture connection and cross-age friendship. Lots of body positivity for Mort and B both fat men in the aftermath of fatphobic bullying and homophobic isolation; lots of flirtation as a confidence and identity-building exercise even whilst B sets clear boundaries between them in terms of actual sexual activity; references to and discussion of historic and period homophobia throughout but the tone is generally warm and companionable.</p><p> </p>