For the Love of the Quest

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A Novel

Alexandra Ammon Parthun

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Crooked Lane Books
15 September 2026

Romance

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.

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 packs her satchel

with Arthurian legends, pastries, and her grandmother's ashes and runs

off to hire a mercenary.

Thomasin Shaw leads the most

feared gang in London. For years, she had the constabulary safely in her

pocket, until a scandal involving the chief inspector's wife was

brought to light. Now he's demanding an enormous sum of money-without

which Thomasin will lose the protection of the police along with her

criminal empire. But when the rich Lady Edith waltzes into her life

seeking an escort for a treasure hunt, Thomasin sees a willing

kidnapping victim and a massive ransom.

As Edith's

clues lead them to underground chambers booby-trapped with arrows, doors

locked with arcane puzzles, and even Arthur's fabled round table,

Thomasin finds herself swept up in the quest-and in Edith herself. Edith

is also drawn to Thomasin, despite the ruthless mask she wears. But the

chief inspector won't let Thomasin forget her crimes, and Edith's

father is intent on bringing her home. Every legendary quest has an

ending, but finding Excalibur might not be enough to make this a happy

one.

By: Alexandra Ammon Parthun
Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9798892425506
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 September 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.

Reviews for For the Love of the Quest: A Novel

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 “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