SWEEPING LOVE STORY: Patience and Esther's same-sex, multiracial romance is a heartfelt, real relationship between two people who under ordinary circumstances could never be together. But they enthusiastically embrace their budding feelings from the start, motivating their adventure to come. BODY-POSITIVE EROTICA: Not just sex-positive but body-positive, PATIENCE & ESTHER features realistically drawn characters of different body types and sizes for a joyously inclusive erotic read. The way Searle portrays bodies (and sex) is natural and respectful to the characters. REVOLUTIONARY THEMES: Set in a time of massive social change, the story highlights still urgently relevant themes of class, race, sexual orientation, and social mobility in a hopeful way. EDWARDIAN SETTING: Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Upstairs Downstairs, and other Edwardian dramas, the book captures our fascination with the time period and shows us (finally!) what was happening behind the locked doors, with the same uplifting spirit. HISTORICAL AUTHENTICITY: Searle's impeccable attention to detail brings the book a Mad Men -level of period faithfulness that makes it perfect for history buffs interested in the private lives of service workers at the time. Includes an annotated appendix of Searle's research notes.

FAN FOLLOWING: In her relatively short career, Searle's contributions to anthologies and popular websites like The Nib and Oh Joy Sex Toy have netted her a devoted fan following, with thousands of social media followers and enthusiastic praise across the comics community.