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“It requires ability to illustrate, as Neglect Renault has been doing, this half-guy, half Courtesan who's so deeply in deep love with the warrior.”–The Atlantic MonthlyThe Local Child traces the final decades of Alexander’s existence through the eyes of his partner, Bagoas. Gelded and kidnapped like a child, Bagoas was offered like a courtesan to King Darius of Persia, but discovered independence with Alexander following the Macedon military conquered his birthplace. As he weathers their own ferocious mood, the needs of two foreign spouses, an often-mutinous military, and murder plots Alexander is sustained by their relationship. After Alexander’s mystical demise, we're left wondering if this Local child recognized the truly amazing soldier and his goals much better than anybody.