The Monstrous Regiment
Corinna lives in the marshes of Artemis, a planet colonized several
hundred years ago. The original colonists were feminists and their male
supporters, fleeing the oppression of patriarchal humanity. But
militants have forced the pendulum to swing too far in the other
direction: in the city of Silven Crescent, all commerce between men and
women is frowned upon, and affairs are worsening. In the marshes, more
normal relationships occur – but for how long?
Corinna is fated
to be at the centre of a revolutionary movement created by Elvon
L'Belder, who briefly becomes her lover. Sent to the city under the
patronage of General Carmenya Oralien, she sees affairs move swiftly to
a head, and can only hope for the return, somehow, of Elvon.
Original,
quirky, and compassionate, The Monstrous Regiment is the latest novel
from Storm Constantine, highly acclaimed author of the Wraeththu trilogy. It will enhance the reputation of speculative fiction's
fastest-rising star.
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Storm Constantine
Storm Constantine (1956–2021) was a British science fiction and fantasy author, primarily known for her Wraeththu series, which began as one trilogy but has spawned many subsequent works. Beginning in the 1980s, Constantine's short stories appeared in dozens of genre fiction magazines and anthologies. She was the author of over 30 published novels and non-fiction books (often examining issues of sex and gender), plus numerous other publications, including magical grimoires. Her debut novel, The Enchantments of Flesh and Spirit, was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award, and subsequently her work was nominated for the British Science Fiction Award, the British Fantasy Award, the Locus Award, and the Otherwise Award. In addition to her work as a writer, Constantine headed Immanion Press, an independent publishing company she founded in 2003 with the express purpose of publishing her own back catalog as well as works of other niche fiction and non-fiction writers.
Artemis
Artemis consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
