The Journeyer by Gary Jennings. I first read this book in my late teens and recently re-read it in my thirties, and it has aged really well. The pulpy violence, sex, and grittiness is as superfluous as ever. I would defy anyone to suggest a better fictional read on Marco Polo than The Journeyer. read more
While Netflix gets ready to launch its original series, 'Marco Polo,' we thought we'd explore the real Marco Polo and decipher the man from the many myths. While Netflix gets ready to launch its original series, 'Marco Polo,' we thought we'd explore the real Marco Polo and decipher the man from the many myths. read more
While Polo perambulates for some 20 years, he (Jennings’ version) has numerous sexual encounters, such as with Princess Moth in Bagdad, who teaches Marco about the Persian delights of the bedroom. As a rule, Jennings’ books are loaded with sex and violence, though always tastefully done and with an emphasis on the intellectual aspects. read more
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