
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb
by Cat Sebastian
Category: Fiction
Published: 2021
Publisher: Avon
Pages: 384
ISBN: 978-0062976895
About This Book
A historical romance set in 1750s England featuring a retired highwayman and a lord's son who must marry to secure his inheritance, despite being gay.
The protagonist Percy faces pressure to enter a marriage of convenience with a woman to access his inheritance and maintain his social position, representing a historical precursor to modern lavender marriages.
The novel explores how LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history have used marriages of convenience to survive in heteronormative societies while seeking authentic connections in secret.
Themes
Georgian EnglandHistorical romanceClass differencesArranged marriageGay romance



