BLURB: A tennis match? Starting a war between the Duchy of Avann and the Kingdom of the Westlands?
Only in a fairy tale.
When Prince Henry hurts a young ball boy who told him Danilo’s ball was inside the line, Danilo’s response is automatic. Punch the prince’s face, pick him up left-handed, and break the royal jaw. Unfortunately, there’s another “automatic” at work: a death sentence for whoever strikes royalty.
King Hiram can’t—won’t—change the rule of law to rule of royal whim. But he grants the Heir of Avann fifteen days to find words that will allow Danilo to live.
In those fifteen days: Magick. The gods, goddesses and gender-fluid deities on Deity Lane. Kilvar, the assassin. A wallet which opens to a box in a bank vault. A mysterious old man. The Lady of All. The Magickal Hand writing, rewriting. A fairy tale within a fairy tale. A huge horse called Brute. And at the end...perhaps the right words and a most unexpected love. Plus a deity-supplied dinner with just the right amount of garlic.
All royalties will go to a local LGBT organization.
My Review: Having previously read the author's Another England books as well as a couple of stand alone stories I just knew I would enjoy this one. I was right, it was everything I have come to expect from his works. It was funny, a little bit naughty, lewd, full of wonderful magic, and gods (that aren't too religious). Overall this book has everything I like about a fantasy, with that lovely twist that Eric seems to specialise in. I highly recommend it and I am hoping it's going to be the first of a series because I'd love to visit this land again.
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