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Andre Norton, Grand Master of Fantasy, brings together a quartet of today's finest fantasy talents to produce short novels of extraordinary power and beauty, set in the Witch World, her greatest fantasy creation.

Stillborn Heritage by Elizabeth H. Boyer: A girl's coming of age proves a supernatural test of her strength... and of the power of love.

Stormbirds by C.J. Cherryh: A soldier of the Dales, thrown together with an Estcarp witch in the bitter aftermath of war, must overcome his own hatred or be destroyed by the Hounds of Alizon.

Rampion by Meredith Ann Pierce: An island girl, spurned by her noble father and orphaned by the death of her mother, is caught in a wed of sea-magic by a mysterious troubadour come from afar to settle old scores.

Falcon Law by Judith Tarr: A woman and a falconer could not be the one, said the code. Yet her falcon chose her, so she lived a lie, to fulfill a great destiny.

Let these four master storytellers sweep you into the magical realm of fantasy adventure that has enthralled millions of readers...

Few authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide.

The Witch World... Far away in space and time, the Witch World has become the legendary home of all who dream and wonder of unknown worlds.

Lore of the Witch World brings together in one volume all the novelettes and tales of the Witch World, including the never previously published novelette Changeling.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction - essay by C. J. Cherryh
• Spider Silk - (1976) - novelette
• Sand Sister - (1979) - novella
• Falcon Blood - (1979) - shortstory
• Legacy from Sorn Fen - (1972) - shortstory
• Sword of Unbelief - (1977) - novelette
• The Toads of Grimmerdale - (1973) - novella
• Changeling - novelette

From the windswept Dales of High Hallack to the far reaches of Estcarp, here are new excitement and peril to stir the hearts of the millions of fans of the Witch World. Norton has invited her favorite fantasy authors to collaborate with her on new tales set in her spellbinding world.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction - (1987) - essay by Andre Norton
• The Road of Dreams and Death - (1987) - novelette by Robert E. Vardeman
• Green in High Hallack - (1987) - shortstory by Kiel Stuart
• Isle of Illusion - (1987) - novelette by Carol Severance
• Night Hound's Moon - (1987) - shortstory by Mary H. Schaub
• Milk from a Maiden's Breast - (1987) - shortstory by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
• To Rebuild the Eyrie - (1987) - novelette by Sasha Miller
• Neither Rest nor Refuge - (1987) - shortstory by Ardath Mayhar
• Were-Hunter - (1987) - novelette by Mercedes Lackey
• Nine Words in Winter - (1987) - shortstory by Caralyn Inks
• Of Ancient Swords and Evil Mist - (1987) - shortstory by James R. Heidbrink
• Oath-Bound - (1987) - novelette by P. M. Griffin [as by Pauline Griffin ]
• Cat and the Other - (1987) - novelette by Marylois Dunn
• The White Road - (1987) - novelette by Charles de Lint
• Bloodspell - (1987) - novelette by A. C. Crispin
• Fenneca - (1987) - novelette by Wilanne Schneider Belden
• Heir Apparent - (1987) - shortstory by Robert Bloch
• Of the Shaping of Ulm's Heir - (1987) - novelette by Andre Norton
• Biographical Notes - (1987) - essay by Andre Norton

Table of Contents:

• Introduction - (1987) - essay by Andre Norton
• The Hunting Of Lord Etsalian's Daughter - shortstory by Clare Bell
• Afterword - essay by Clare Bell
• Sea-Serpents of Domnudale - shortstory by Ginger Simpson Curry
• Afterword - essay by Ginger Simpson Curry
• Old Toad - novelette by Geary Gravel
• Afterword - essay by Geary Gravel
• The Judgment of Neave - shortstory by Shariann Lewitt
• Afterword - essay by Shariann Lewitt
• Through the Moon Gate - [Dorian St. James] - novelette by Jacqueline Lichtenberg
• Afterword - essay by Jacqueline Lichtenberg
• Dream Pirates' Jewel - shortstory by Brad Linaweaver and Cynthia Linaweaver
• Afterword - essay by Brad Linaweaver and Cynthia Linaweaver
• La Verdad: The Magic Sword - novelette by A. R. Major
• Afterword - essay by A. R. Major
• Darkness Over Mirhold - (1987) - shortstory by Patricia Shaw Mathews
• Afterword - essay by Patricia Shaw Mathews
• Peacock Eyes - shortstory by Shirley Meier
• Afterword - essay by Shirley Meier
• The Salt Garden - shortstory by Sandra Miesel
• Afterword - essay by Sandra Miesel
• The Stones of Sharnon - shortstory by Ann Miller
• Afterword - essay by Ann Miller
• Heroes - novelette by Diana L. Paxson
• Afterword - essay by Diana L. Paxson
• Rite of Failure - novelette by Susan Shwartz
• Afterword - essay by Susan Shwartz
• Futures Yet Unseen - novelette by Melinda M. Snodgrass
• Afterword - essay by Melinda M. Snodgrass
• S'Olcarias's Sons - shortstory by Lisa Swallow
• Afterword - essay by Lisa Swallow
• The Sentinel at the Edge of the World - novelette by David Wind
• Afterword - essay by David Wind
• Tall Dames Go Walking - novelette by Rose Wolf
• Afterword - essay by Rose Wolf
• Biographical Notes - essay by uncredited

Table of Contents:

• Introduction - (1990) - essay by Andre Norton
• Voice of Memory - (1990) - novelette by M. E. Allen
• Plumduff Potato-Eye - (1990) - novelette by Jayge Carr
• The Scent of Magic - (1990) - novelette by Juanita Coulson
• Heartspell - (1990) - novelette by A. C. Crispin
• The Weavers - (1990) - shortstory by Esther M. Friesner
• The Root of All Evil - (1990) - shortstory by Sharon Green
• Knowledge - (1990) - shortstory by P. M. Griffin
• The Circle of Sleep - (1990) - shortstory by Caralyn Inks
• Falcon's Chick - (1990) - shortstory by Patricia Shaw Mathews
• Fortune's Children - (1990) - shortstory by Patricia A. McKillip
• Godron's Daughter - (1990) - shortstory by Ann Miller and Karen Elizabeth Rigley
• A Question of Magic - (1990) - novella by Marta Randall
• Strait of Storms - (1990) - novelette by K. L. Roberts
• Candletrap - (1990) - novelette by Mary H. Schaub
• Whispering Cane - (1990) - shortstory by Carol Severance
• Gunnora's Gift - (1990) - shortstory by Elisabeth Waters
• Wolfhead - (1990) - novelette by Michael D. Winkle
• Were-Flight - (1990) - novelette by Lisa Woodworth
• The Sword-Seller - (1990) - shortstory by Patricia C. Wrede
• Biographical Notes - (1990) - essay by uncredited