Published: May 23, 2012
Words: 115,058 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476116167

Short description

Taken as a slave in order to amuse a boy king, Shuki becomes a great deal more than his toy.

Extended description

It was the greatest scandal that Oxford University had ever known. The culprits were the sons of the rich and famous, even of Royalty. The trials went on for years, and the story of the modern day eunuch spread, his beauty and desirability extolled.
Shuki was unaware of the full extent of his notoriety, though he knew not to show his face in England, not for fear of unwanted advances, but because reporters were such a problem. He now lives in his own remote home, overlooked by his beloved mountains, and protected by the Daoud family of Naelahin. He has his family, his studies, and is respected. He has come a very long way from his origins.
Feroz Hady was viewed as a puppet king. Just sixteen, yet he is the all-powerful monarch of a country in Arabia. When an important and complex trade deal hangs in the balance, his Chief Councillor bargains an extra concession to keep his young king happy. Added to the details of the enormous payment promised, there is a reference to ‘other con.. (Read more) It was the greatest scandal that Oxford University had ever known. The culprits were the sons of the rich and famous, even of Royalty. The trials went on for years, and the story of the modern day eunuch spread, his beauty and desirability extolled.
Shuki was unaware of the full extent of his notoriety, though he knew not to show his face in England, not for fear of unwanted advances, but because reporters were such a problem. He now lives in his own remote home, overlooked by his beloved mountains, and protected by the Daoud family of Naelahin. He has his family, his studies, and is respected. He has come a very long way from his origins.
Feroz Hady was viewed as a puppet king. Just sixteen, yet he is the all-powerful monarch of a country in Arabia. When an important and complex trade deal hangs in the balance, his Chief Councillor bargains an extra concession to keep his young king happy. Added to the details of the enormous payment promised, there is a reference to ‘other considerations.’ Shuki’s freedom is traded away by his own country. He becomes slave and companion to a king.
As he told his stepson years later, “Sometimes things happen, and the only choice you have is to accept it and learn to make a life anyway.” Shuki has no choice, and he makes his life anew, finding compensation in the influence he comes to bear over a country not his own.
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terrorism, slavery, king, arabia, islamism, eunuch

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Review by: R Dango on April 14, 2013 : (no rating)
This second in the series of Shuki stories has kept me up all night. Unexpected adventures and life of Shuki kept me turning pages and it was simply impossible to put down the book. What an amazing tale!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Lorraine Cobcroft on April 04, 2013 :
M.A. McRae set herself a challenge when she set out to write this continuation of Shuki's story. ''Not a Man'' was a hard act to follow, but she succeeded superbly. ''The King's Favourite'' certainly didn't disappoint.

The author took me to the middle-east, into a culture so foreign and astonishing, and introduced me to people so different from anyone I have ever known, but yet so real. The characters evoked hatred, anger, respect, love, sympathy... they made me laugh and cry. They emerged from the pages living and breathing to show me the world they lived in and help me understand their culture, their religious beliefs, and the emotions and desires that drove them.

This is yet another powerful story that will resonate with readers long after they are done reading. Yet another M.A. McRae masterpiece!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Debbie Bennett on Sep. 08, 2012 :
The continuing story of Shuki, a modern-day eunuch. Sold by his own country to be a slave to young king Feroz, Shuki never forgets his childhood "family" and yet finds contentment and even love in the strangest of circumstances.

This sequel to Not A Man is again rich in characters and detail, dragging you into middle-eastern culture with all five senses. It positively reeks of authenticity, with hints of the world political events of the late 20th century anchoring the story. Yet again McRae doesn't shirk from the day-to-day details of Shuki's life - from political adviser to the king and all the court intrigue that entails - to the king's sexual preferences and his obsession with Shuki.

A powerful and addictive read that kept me up late for two nights.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Peter V on June 22, 2012 :
Great book.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: bloodnok on June 03, 2012 : (no rating)
"The King's Favourite" is the strong, gripping sequel to "Not a Man". A friend loaned me "Not a Man", which I didn't think would be to my taste, but it just sucked me in to the world of Shuki. "The King's Favourite" continues the same exciting story, in the same exciting way, and sucked me in again.
"The world of Shuki" is well worth the visit, but don't be surprised if you have to get both, and start wishing for the next episode.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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