The Sins of the Cities of the Plain; or, The Recollections of a Mary-Ann with Short Essays on Sodomy and Tribadism

"The Sins of the Cities of the Plain; or, The Recollections of a Mary-Ann" by Jack Saul is a late 19th-century fictional narrative marked by its provocative exploration into taboo subjects. The book opens with a writer's fascination with a charming, effeminate young man named Jack Saul, whom he meets in Leicester Square that results in the pair exploring their physical relationship. The story then follows Jack's experiences as he seeks to understand his desires within London's queer underworld, primarily focusing on his interactions with various male characters and the explicit sexual encounters that ensue, reflecting the unrestrained pursuit of lust amidst the constraints of Victorian society.