Lace and Blade 5 — Deborah J. Ross

From lands distant or nearby, familiar or utterly strange, historical or imaginary, from ancient times to the Belle Époque comes a treasury of luscious, elegant, romantic fantasy. Come with us on a journey through time and across boundaries, inspired by the longings of the heart and the courage residing in even the meekest person. Your guides will be stellar authors such as Harry Turtledove, Doranna Durgin, Lawrence Watt-Evans, India Edghill, and Dave Smeds.

This volume contains stories by Robin Wayne Bailey, Doranna Durgin, India Edghill, Steven Harper, Anne Leonard, Shariann Lewitt, Pat MacEwen, Gillian Polack, Marella Sands, Dave Smeds, Adam Stemple, Harry Turtledove, Lawrence Watt-Evans, and Julia H. West.