Lace and Blade 2 edited by Deborah J. Ross
Lace and Blade, an original anthology of elegant romantic fantasy, edited by Deborah J. Ross, appears every Valentine's Day...
In the spirit of classic period swashbucklers, Zorro, the Scarlet Pimpernel, and D'Artagnan, brimming with romantic courtly intrigue and dangerous liaisons, with cloak and dagger and perfumed handkerchiefs, the language of the fan and stolen glances, with the manners of Jane Austen and the sparkling rapier wit of Oscar Wilde, here are nine fantastic stories of adventure, derring-do, love, and glamorous yet subtle magic.
Don't hesitate another moment... step into a sophisticated other world where passion is a courtly mistress, mystery is moonlight on steel, and magic is the god of love.
En garde, mon amour!
"Just in time for Valentine's Day... a charming second anthology brimming with romantic fantasy tales of swashbuckling ladies and daring gentlemen.... Readers will be left starry-eyed and hoping for the series to continue."
—Publishers Weekly
Table of Contents
Introduction, by Deborah J. Ross
"More in Sorrow" by Rosemary Hawley Jarman
"Dragon Wind" by Mary Rosenblum
"The Crow" by Diana L. Paxson
"The Biwa and the Water Koto" by Francesca Forrest
"Trial by Moonlight" by Robin Wayne Bailey
"The Pillow Boy of General Chu" by Daniel Fox
"Miss Austen's Castle Tour" by Sherwood Smith
"Rent Girl" by Traci N. Castleberry
"The Baroness' Ball" by Pauline Zed
"The Sixth String" by Elisabeth Waters
"Comfort and Despair" by Tanith Lee
"Writ of Exception" by Madeleine E. Robins
Submission Guidelines
(Guidelines will be updated once the reading period for the new volume begins.)
Lace and Blade edited by Deborah J. Ross
Norilana Books proudly presents the debut title of our new romantic fantasy imprint Leda...
Introducing Lace and Blade—an original new anthology series of elegant romantic fantasy, edited by Deborah J. Ross, premiering on Valentine's Day 2008.
In the spirit of classic period swashbucklers, Zorro, the Scarlet Pimpernel, and D'Artagnan, brimming with romantic courtly intrigue and dangerous liaisons, with cloak and dagger and perfumed handkerchiefs, the language of the fan and stolen glances, with the manners of Jane Austen and the sparkling rapier wit of Oscar Wilde, here are nine fantastic stories of adventure, derring-do, love, and glamorous yet subtle magic, by such stellar authors as Tanith Lee, Catherine Asaro, Diana L. Paxson, Madeleine E. Robins, Robin Wayne Bailey, Dave Smeds, Mary Rosenblum, Chaz Brenchley, and Sherwood Smith.
Don't hesitate another moment... step into a sophisticated other world where passion is a courtly mistress, mystery is moonlight on steel, and magic is the god of love.
En garde, mon amour!
And now, we have a 2008 Nebula Award Finalist—congratulations to Mary Rosenblum's "Night Wind," nominated in the novelette category.
"Lace and Blade offers a banquet of adventure, intrigue and romance. There's something here to delight the palate of every reader's inner swashbuckler!"
— Jacqueline Carey
"A fun ride from beginning to end, with engaging characters and an interesting setting."
— S. M. Stirling
"Packed with compelling, entertaining, and engaging stories! Outstanding anthology with an intriguing theme."
— Jennifer Roberson, author of the Karavans and Sword-Dancer series
Table of Contents
Introduction, by Deborah J. Ross
"Virtue and the Archangel," by Madeleine E. Robins
"The Crossroads," by Diana L. Paxson
"Touch of Moonlight," by Robin Wayne Bailey
"Lace-Maker, Blade-Taker, Grave-Breaker, Priest," by Tanith Lee
"The Beheaded Queen," by Dave Smeds
"The Topaz Desert," by Catherine Asaro
"Night Wind," by Mary Rosenblum
"In the Night Street Baths," by Chaz Brenchley
"Rule of Engagement," by Sherwood Smith
Editor's Note, by Deborah J. Ross
Publisher's Note, by Vera Nazarian
Original Press Release (8-1-07)
