In the seventeenth century, the English Revolution is under way. The nation, seething with religious and political discontent, has erupted into violence and terror. Jacob Cullen, an educated manservant, flees his wedding to avoid murder charges. He becomes entangled in the chaos of war, joining Cromwell's army where he begins a passionate relationship with Christopher, and together they dream of starting a new life.

A darkly erotic tale of passion and obsession, As Meat Loves Salt is a gripping portrait of England beset by war. It is also a moving portrait of a man on the brink of madness. This novel paints a vivid picture of a world where personal and political passions collide.