John Maggie

This classic gay pulp novel from the 1970's features the tried and true formula of star-crossed lovers from the wrong side of the tracks set in the unique world of traveling circus performers. Mike is the sheltered son of an old-world trapeze family traveling the US with the Prince Royal Circus. Roustabout Jerry is a rootless orphan, one of the faceless behind-the-scenes crew who put up and break down tents and attractions as the show moves from town to town.
One is a star, the other has nothing but a motorcycle and his dreams of becoming a stunt rides: their romance breaks all the rules of circus society. Can they stay the course and prove that love conquers all?