About the Author

Barbara Hambly was born in San Diego. Her interest in fantasy began with reading The Wizard of Oz at an early age and has continued ever since. She attended the University of California, Riverside, specializing in medieval history, then spent a year at the University of Bordeaux in southern France as a teaching research assistant. She now lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

‘This is literary alchemy of a high order, and it confirms Hambly’s place as one of the best new fantasists.’
Locus ‘When the author is Barbara Hambly, prepare for something special.’
Locus