The book immediately appealed toRobert Longman
, who was always looking out for new authors. Reader Eric Gillett
, however, suggested some cuts.
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The US version of the novel, published shortly afterwards, was...
Publishing
Mary Renault
The Charioteer's focus on homosexuality caused great concern to MR
's publishers. She had not published anything for five years, and this novel was a significant departure from her earlier work. In Britain her...