For the Love of the Quest by Alexandra Ammon Parthun - ISBN: 9798892425506
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Sapphic quest for Excalibur uncovers danger, desire, and forbidden love.
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For the Love of the Quest

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    320 pages

  • Release Date

    11 August 2026

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Summary

The search for King Arthur’s Excalibur invites danger—and potentially love—in this sapphic historical romance, perfect for fans of Cat Sebastian and Freya Marske.

Lady Edith Darling is supposed to live a quiet life in her family’s manor. She is not supposed to go unchaperoned on a quest to find Excalibur. But Edith won’t let that stand in her way, especially not when she’s on this mission to honor her beloved grandmother’s dying wish. Determined to prove her grandmother right, Edith p…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798892425506
Author:Alexandra Ammon Parthun
Publisher:Crooked Lane Books
Imprint:Crooked Lane Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:11 August 2026
Weight:369g
Dimensions:209mm x 139mm
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Critics Review

Praise for For the Love of the Quest:“An exciting historical tale of adventure and a love story that defies social mores.”—Kirkus Reviews“An engrossing romance novel marked by adventure and love found in the most unexpected places.”—Foreword Reviews“Parthun debuts with a sapphic historical romance that delivers good fun.”—Publishers weekly“For the Love of the Quest takes you on a witty jaunt through Arthurian legend via the charming backdrop of historical England. Bookish Edith and the scoundrel Thomasin steal your heart from the very first page alongside each other’s, then take you on a quest full of danger to discover something more rare than any treasure: true love. Alexandra Ammon Parthun has crafted the best kind of mashup fans of fantasy, history, and sweet Sapphic love could ask for!”—Fiona Fenn, author of The Crack at the Heart of Everything

About The Author

Alexandra Ammon Parthun

Alexandra Ammon Parthun is a romance and fantasy writer with a BA in creative writing from the Ohio State University. She loves immersing herself in fantasy worlds, whether it’s through books, video games, or her favorite shows. When the real world isn’t as fun as she expects it to be, she writes stories where magic exists in the way she wishes it did. Where there’s always a dramatic adventure or epic love affair to be had. All of her books have been written to a soundtrack of Taylor Swift and songs from The Vampire Diaries, and her dog Piroshki has sat in her lap for every word.

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