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Because so few believe in the old tales anymore, and with so many evil men no one will miss, the modern city of Seoul is the perfect place to hide and hunt.īut after feeding one full moon, Miyoung crosses paths with Jihoon, a human boy, being attacked by a goblin deep in the forest. ![]() A fresh and addictive fantasy-romance set in modern-day Seoul.Įighteen-year-old Gu Miyoung has a secret–she’s a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox who must devour the energy of men in order to survive. ![]() ![]() ![]() Thank you very much, I’m glad you liked it. Recently, I read your book “The Virgin and the Bull” and I thought it was fantastic! To introduce this book to new readers, how would you describe this book in 3 words? ![]() ![]() Consequently, it wasn’t really books, but rather films that inspired me to be a writer. So, I went into books because at least that way, the book is the finished product. 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Ruth Mazo Karras, the leading expert in the field of mediaeval sexuality suggests two views. If one has never really considered thinking about sex in the Middle Ages, it is useful to pause and think of what images pop up when one does. If one wishes to enter into the psyche of people in the mediaeval world, it is vital to examine every part of their lives, even that which they may have considered the most private. ![]() Introduction: As a mediaeval history student, the subject of sexual practices in the Middle Ages may seem to be a rather crude one to be studying, yet it is a topic that raises its head in many areas of historical enquiry. Journal of the University of St Andrews History Society, Vol.1:1 (2011) ![]() The Lewd, the Crude and the Downright Rude: Heterosexual Sex in Medieval Western Europe ![]() |