The Story of the Hundred Promises

Darragh Thorn, a trans sailor, is asked to reconcile with his father. He sets off on a quest to find the enchanter who can heal his father, who has been seen for a century. The Story of the Hundred Promises is a queer, deconstructed version of the "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Forest Avenue Press

Trans sailor Darragh Thorn has carved out a secure and fulfilling existence among those who cherish and embrace him. However, after ten years of exile from his homeland, his sister implores him to reconcile with their ailing father. Rather than merely surviving his emotions, Darragh embarks on a quest to locate the enigmatic enchanter who once bestowed upon him the magic that enabled him to become his authentic self. It is widely believed that no one has encountered the enchanter in a century, and the fairy tales that survive about them offer more reasons for fear than hope. The Story of the Hundred Promises, penned in rich and evocative prose, is a heartwarming fantasy infused with unwavering queer optimism.

Trans sailor Darragh Thorn has carved out a secure and fulfilling existence among those who cherish and embrace him. However, after ten years of exile from his homeland, his sister implores him to reconcile with their ailing father. Rather than merely surviving his emotions, Darragh embarks on a quest to locate the enigmatic enchanter who once bestowed upon him the magic that enabled him to become his authentic self. It is widely believed that no one has encountered the enchanter in a century, and the fairy tales that survive about them offer more reasons for fear than hope. The Story of the Hundred Promises, penned in rich and evocative prose, is a heartwarming fantasy infused with unwavering queer optimism.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781942436515