Tremontaine: Book 1

Tremontaine: Book 1

Unabridged — 22 hours, 19 minutes

Tremontaine: Book 1

Tremontaine: Book 1

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Overview

Welcome to Tremontaine, the prequel to Ellen Kushner's beloved Riverside series that began with Swordspoint! A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; her husband's dangerous affair with a handsome scholar; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius on the brink of revolution - when long-buried lies threaten to come to light, betrayal and treachery know no bounds with stakes this high. Mind your manners and enjoy the chocolate in a dance of sparkling wit and political intrigue.

Originally presented serially in 13 episodes by Serial Box, this omnibus collects all installments of Tremontaine Season One into one edition.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

04/10/2017
The collected edition of Serial Box’s multiauthor serial foray into Kushner’s Riverside world is generally strong and charming, but also occasionally serves to underline the weakness of the serial format in a compilation. Micah, a mathematical genius who sells turnips, meets a student named Rafe, who in turn eventually starts an affair with a university governor, who is married to Dianne, Duchess Tremontaine. Meanwhile, Ixkaab Balam, a trader and spy from the Kinwiinik Empire, fails to stay under the radar when she falls for a woman, to the point of getting drawn into a duel. Kushner is joined by six peers, and the talented authors do a great job of juggling a large cast. Series fans will welcome the addition of racial diversity to a series that was already notable for its spotlighting of queer people and women. The end product is (as intended) more comparable to a TV season than an exquisite corpse, and though the seams do occasionally distract, the overall tale is excellent. (May)

B&N SciFi & Fantasy Blog

"As delicious as the chocolate at the center of the tale."

Naomi Novik

A pure delight full of sparkling characters that match equally dazzling wits and swords. If you've visited the world of Swordspoint before, you'll be delighted to return; if it's your first time, you'll be welcomed in style. I can't wait to read more myself!

N. K. Jemisin

More Tremontaine stories? YES PLEASE. Tremontaine stories by some of my favorite, excellent writers? HELLA YES PLEASE. I can't wait to read them all!

Locus Magazine

"Well-paced, excellently written, delighting in the opportunity to fully indulge in its drama of manners (and swords), it's one of the most accomplished and purely enjoyable things I've read in a while. I recommend it highly."

Nicola Griffith

Lovely! Beneath a froth of silk and lace Tremontaine is finely muscled, rippling with skill and promise.

The Washington Post

"The story is a joy, and literally swashbuckling."

NPR

"A binge-ready fantasy of manners, packed with swordplay, witty banter and chocolate."

USA Today

"Lovers of costume dramas and soap operas will find a lot to enjoy in this one."

Jacqueline Carey

Sharp blades and even sharper wits abound! Delicious new adventures await fans in this welcome return to the world of Swordspoint.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940192587485
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Publication date: 05/09/2024
Series: Tremontaine , #1
Edition description: Unabridged
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