I was right with the author up until the very last chapter, Coda . A glaring continuity flaw, compounded by a wooly-headed postscript, left me short of a completely satisfying reading experience. But don't let that stop you from picking this book up . These are truly fabulous stories. Alternate timeline stories are not easy to do convincingly, and are often tacky and thrown together.
Pavane is a rare gem, a surprising speculation.
The author's voice is convincing and appropriate to the material, and his world comes alive. The later American editions add a story, so grab those. If you would like to buy this book, search The Weird Bookshelf science fiction and fantasy online bookstore.