Beatrice the Sixteenth: Being the Personal Narrative of Mary Hatherley, M.B., Explorer and Geographer

Beatrice the Sixteenth is a feminist science fiction novel by Irene Clyde, published in 1909. It follows Mary Hatherley, who is lost and thrown into an alternate plane of existence five hundred years in the past. She is discovered by people of the local province and taken in by the Kingdom of Armeria, a progressive society with no gender, divorce, or carnivores. Mary uncovers deception and plot as a war threatens to upend all that the Armerias hold dear. This edition is a classic of feminist science fiction literature, reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: West Margin Press

Originally published in 1909,Beatrice the Sixteenth: Being the Personal Narrative of Mary Hatherley, M.B., Explorer and Geographer, is the debut feminist science fiction novel by Irene Clyde.

Mary Harthereley is lost. After being struck by a camel's hoof, Mary finds herself thrown into an alternate plane of existence, some five hundred years in the past. Discovered by people of the local province, she is escorted into the Kingdom of Armeria ruled by Queen Beatrice the Sixteenth. Welcomed by the inhabitants, Mary is introduced to a rather progressive society wherein there is no gender, divorce, or carnivores, and is taken in by their concept of "conjux,"—lifetime partnerships based on romantic love and companionship rather than sex. Finding herself growing fond of the kingdom, Mary uncovers deception and plot as a war threatens to upend all that the Armerias hold dear.

Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this edition of Beatrice the Sixteenth is a classic of feminist science fiction literature, reimagined for modern readers.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 127 x 204 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513136219