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description: Kaab seeks out the services of a good forger before paying a visit to the Duchess Tremontaine. Diane meanwhile pays a visit to Highcombe House the Tremontaine country estate. And at long last Kaab and Diane face off in a drawing room duel where the weapon of choice is words.Welcome to Tremontaine the prequel to Ellen Kushners beloved Riverside series that began with Swordspoint! A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; her husbands dangerous affair with a handsome scholar; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolutionwhen long-buried truths threaten long-held deceptions betrayal and treachery know no bounds. Mind your manners and enjoy the chocolate in a dance of sparkling wit and political intrigue.Written by: Ellen Kushner Alaya Dawn Johnson Malinda Lo Joel Derfner Racheline Maltese Patty Bryant Paul Witcover (guest author)Cover art by: Kathleen JenningsThis episode continues the 13-part serial Tremontaine presented by Serial Box. This prequel to the cult classic Swordspoint is brought to you by the collaborative effort of a team of writers under the creative direction of Ellen Kushner herself. Join the dance of swordplay and scandal week after week on SerialBox.com And dont forget to share the love! If youre enjoying Tremontaine help us get the word out by liking us on Facebook following us on Twitter and Tumblr and telling your friends about us! Wed also love to hear what you think so please give us a review! Sharp blades and even sharper wits abound! Delicious new adventures await fans in this welcome return to the world of Swordspoint.  Jacqueline Carey New York Times Bestselling author of the Kushiels Legacy series Lovely! Beneath a froth of silk and lace Tremontaine is finely muscled rippling with skill and promise.  Nicola Griffith author of Hild More Tremontaine stories? YESPLEASE. Tremontaine stories by some of my favorite excellent writers? HELLA YESPLEASE. I can't wait to read them all!   N. K. Jemisin author of The Fifth Kingdom A pure delight full of sparkling characters that match equally dazzling wits and swords. If you've visited the world of Swordspoint before you'll be delighted to return; if it's your first time you'll be welcomed in style. I can't wait to read more myself!  Naomi Novaik author of Uprooted
language: English
title: A Tale of Two Ladies
publisher: Serial Box Publishing