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Rusalka

Rusalka

The Russian Stories: Book 1

C. J. Cherryh

C.J.Cherryh's latest book is based on the Russian fairy story about Pyetr Kochevicov and Rusalka, a spirit who draws on the lives of young men to sustain her own desperate existence.

Chernevog

Chernevog

The Russian Stories: Book 2

C. J. Cherryh

Sasha it was who broke the Rusalka's terrible spell, and his cheerful friend Pyetr who married her in her mortal form. But it was Eveshka's father, the old wizard Uulamets, who when he died, magicked all he knew into Sasha's head and so made him aware of Kavi Chernevog, the student who had murdered Eveshka in another age.

At least two of the three now living in Uulamet's old cottage have enough magic for their protection. But sleeper's weapon has always been magic's undoing - the insidious power of doubt.

Yvgenie

Yvgenie

The Russian Stories: Book 3

C. J. Cherryh

Cherryh continues the tale of magic and wizardry gone awry in ancient Russia that began in Rusalka and Chernevog. The protected childhood of young wizard Ilyana, the 15-year-old daughter of adventurer Pyetr Kochevikov and former rusalka (devouring ghost) Eveshka, is brought to an abrupt end when Eveshka discovers that her daughter's erstwhile playmate is none other than the rusalka of Kavi Chernevog, the evil wizard who had loved Eveshka and destroyed her earlier life.

When Chernevog takes over the nearly lifeless body of Yvgenie Pavlovitch, a young man fleeing Kiev and his powerful father's wrath, Ilyana loves both--the childhood playmate and the newcomer in her life. After her parents threaten Chernevog/Yvengie, Ilyana flees with him, pursued by her father and wizard uncle. It soon becomes evident that other, older powers are taking a hand, making the little family a pawn in a game of revenge and magic. Cherryh weaves a complex psychological tale of magic, with wishes that lead to unexpected results and wizards who go into hiding because they fear the consequences of their actions.