A Strange and Stubborn Endurance
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows, published by Tor Publishing Group on September 19, 2023, is a 560-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of fantasy, historical narrative, and romance. The story follows Velasin vin Aaro, who unexpectedly finds himself in a political marriage with Caethari Aeduria, a man from a region where such unions are forbidden. As Vel grapples with his identity and the implications of his arranged marriage, he faces familial rejection and the threat of an unknown faction determined to disrupt their alliance.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of Byzantine politics and a nuanced exploration of gender and identity throughout the narrative. The relationship between Vel and Cae evolves amid external pressures, revealing the complexities of love and trust in a world fraught with danger. This edition presents a unique blend of action, adventure, and LGBTQ+ themes, inviting readers to reflect on self-worth and the meaning of homecoming in the realm of romantic fantasy.
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“Many a reader longing for a sense of homecoming in the realm of romantic fantasy will find it in A Strange and Stubborn Endurance.”—Jacqueline Carey
“Stolen me? As soon to say a caged bird can be stolen by the sky.”
Velasin vin Aaro never planned to marry at all, let alone a girl from neighboring Tithena. When an ugly confrontation reveals his preference for men, Vel fears he’s ruined the diplomatic union before it can even begin. But while his family is ready to disown him, the Tithenai envoy has a different solution: for Vel to marry his former intended’s brother instead.
Caethari Aeduria always knew he might end up in a political marriage, but his sudden betrothal to a man from Ralia, where such relationships are forbidden, comes as a shock.
With an unknown faction willing to kill to end their new alliance, Vel and Cae have no choice but to trust each other. Survival is one thing, but love—as both will learn—is quite another.
Byzantine politics, lush sexual energy, and a queer love story that is by turns sweet and sultry, Foz Meadows’ A Strange and Stubborn Endurance is an exploration of gender, identity, and self-worth. It is a book that will live in your heart long after you turn the last page.
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