Just finished reading this whole story, and I recommend it highly. It’s worth noting, though:
The whole story runs over 1 million words. That’s twice the length of The Lord of the Rings (all three books), though mercifully without any Elvish poetry. 😉
This story is not erotica. While there is plenty of eye candy in the story and gay themes are central to the plot line, the film would be PG-13.
That said, the author has done a superb job knitting narrative and detailed research together into a compelling story. Enjoy!