Quatrain

Sharon Shinn's Twelve Houses books have fascinated readers and critics alike with their irresistible blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure. Now in Quatrain , she weaves compelling stories in four of the worlds that readers love in Fight, Blood, Gold, and Flame . Publishers Weekly The four enchanting novellas within Shinn's shimmering collection make delightful introductions to her romantic science fantasy worlds and thrill fans eager for a return visit. In “Flight” (the Samaria series), Aunt Salome tries to protect her niece from Raphael, an archangel with a dark past. In “Blood” (Heart of Gold), 17-year-old Kerk Socast moves from Gold Mountain to a distant city, where women's activist Jalciana Candachi helps him search for his runaway mother and find peace. In “Gold,” (Summers at Castle Auburn), war endangers the life of Princess Zara, who enjoys refuge in magically alluring Alora so much she doesn't want to go home. “Flame” (the Twelve Houses series) explores the fiery dangers of an untutored young Mystic and provides a whimsical conclusion to a satisfying collection that affirms Shinn's skill with the shorter form. (Oct.) Four novellas, each set in one of the author's distinctive worlds. Flight: To be chosen as the lover of an angel is the highest honor in Samaria, but Salome knows the hidden dangers of such a life. Blood: As a gulden man, nothing is more important to Kerk than race and pride--except the prospect of finding his long-lost mother. Gold: On the eve of war, Crown Princess Zara is sent to the kingdom of Alora for safekeeping. But the magical realm and its people have their own seductive perils. Flame: In the world of the Twelve Houses, Senneth can make fire do her bidding, but when she exposes her gift in a small town, her power alone is enough to condemn her Four original novellas, all set in the fantastical worlds of national bestselling author Sharon Shinn.National bestselling author Sharon Shinn's Twelve Houses books have fascinated readers and critics alike with their irresistible blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure. Now in Quatrain, she weaves compelling stories in four of the worlds that readers love in Flight, Blood, Gold and Flame.