Tales of the Witch World 3
A Collection of Original Stories by Various Authors
Edited by Andre Norton
Edition Used for Analysis:
(1991) Published by TOR, PB, 0-812-51336-3, 978-0-812-51336-3, $3.95, 467pg ~ cover by Victoria Lisi
Synopsis:
Set in the most famous fantasy world created by the "Grande Dame of science fiction” (Life Magazine), Andre Norton. The previous books in this series have been lauded as "a first rate contribution to one of fantasy’s most enduring settings" (Library Journal); "must reading” (Rave Reviews); and “a welcome exception to the tedium of shared world anthologies“ (Publishers Weekly]. Ms. Norton saved the best for last, a rich variety of tales of adventure, danger, magic and redemption told in the special way that has become the trademark of her bestselling Witch World books. Superb tales written by stellar fantasy talents, including Jayge Carr. Juanita Coulson, A.C. Crispin, Esther M. Friesner, Patricia A. McKillip, Marta Randall and Patricia C. Wrede.
Contents:
- 01~ Introduction by Andre Norton
- 05~ Voice of Memory (nv) by M. E. Allen
- 30~ Plumduff Potato-Eye (nv) by Jayge Carr
- 58~ The Scent of Magic (nv) by Juanita Coulson
- 81~ Heartspell (nv) by A. C. Crispin
- 105~ The Weavers (ss) by Esther M. Friesner
- 115~ The Root of All Evil (ss) by Sharon Green
- 136~ Knowledge (ss) by Pauline M. Griffin
- 151~ The Circle of Sleep (ss) by Caralyn Inks
- 172~ Falcon's Chick (ss) by Patricia Shaw Mathews
- 195~ Fortune's Children (ss) by Patricia A. McKillip
- 216~ Godron's Daughter (ss) by Ann Miller & Karen Elizabeth Rigley
- 232~ A Question of Magic (na) by Marta Randall
- 288~ Strait of Storms (nv) by K. L. Roberts
- 316~ Candletrap (nv) by Mary H. Schaub
- 341~ Whispering Cane (ss) by Carol Severance
- 358~ Gunnora's Gift (ss) by Elisabeth Waters
- 368~ Wolfhead (nv) by Michael D. Winkle
- 405~ Were-Flight (nv) by Lisa Woodworth
- 440~ The Sword Seller (ss) by Patricia C. Wrede
- 461~ Biographical Notes (bg) Misc. Material
See Individual stories for suggested reading order.
