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The Scarlet Circus

By Jane Yolen
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The Scarlet Circus by Jane Yolen is a captivating collection of romantic fantasy stories. With her enchanting storytelling, Yolen weaves tales of otherworldly love, set against magical and whimsical backdrops. Each story explores themes of connection and enchantment, providing a blend of intrigue and emotion without venturing into typical romance narratives.
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This delightful collection showcases enchanting tales filled with romance and whimsy. You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that weave together elements of fantasy with charming romantic twists, all penned by a celebrated author known for her storytelling magic.

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This third volume in Jane Yolen's World Fantasy Award-winning series brings you passionate treasures and delirious transformations. This bewitching assemblage, with an original introduction from Brandon Sanderson, is an ideal read for anyone who appreciates witty, compelling, and classic romantic fantasy.

A rakish fairy meets the real Juliet behind Shakespeare's famous tragedy. A jewellery artist travels to the past to meet a successful silversmith. The addled crew of a ship at sea discovers a mysterious merman. More than one ignored princess finds her match in the most unlikely men.

From ecstasy to tragedy, with love blossoming shyly, love at first sight, and even love borne of practical necessity—beloved fantasist Jane Yolen's newest collection celebrates romance in all its glory.

Other short story collections by Jane Yolen in the Jane Yolen Circus series: The Emerald Circus How to Fracture a Fairy Tale The Midnight Circus

The Scarlet Circus is a magical collection of love stories, where love is often an act of courage and intelligence. Jane Yolen has a true storyteller's voice. - Anne Bishop, New York Times bestselling author of the Black Jewels series

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The Scarlet Circus by Jane Yolen is praised for its enchanting collection of whimsical love stories, exploring romance between both humans and magical creatures. The anthology showcases Yolen's adept storytelling, melding fairytale styles with imaginative narratives where love often intertwines with magic and courage. Readers and critics alike appreciate her ability to craft engaging retellings and original tales, filled with vivid prose and unexpected twists.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781616963866

Publisher: Tachyon Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Tachyon Publications

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Brandon Sanderson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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Fiction General Fiction Jane Yolen Romance

About the Author

Jane Yolen has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America. She is the author of more than four hundred books, including children's fiction, poetry, short stories, graphic novels, nonfiction, fantasy, and science fiction. Her publications include Owl Moon, The Devil's Arithmetic, Briar Rose, Sister Emily's Starship, and Sister Light, Sister Dark. Among her many honors are the Caldecott and Christopher Medals, multiple Nebula, World Fantasy, Mythopoeic, Golden Kite, and Jewish Book awards; as well as the World Fantasy Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Science Fiction Poetry Grand Master Award. Yolen is also a teacher of writing and a book reviewer. She lives in Western Massachusetts and St Andrews, Scotland.

Brandon Sanderson is the fifteen-time New York Times best-selling author of adult and young adult fantasy, including the Mistborn Trilogy, the Stormlight Archive, the Cosmere novels, and the Rithmatist series. In 2007, he was chosen by Robert Jordan's widow to complete Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series, published in three novels. He participates in the weekly podcast Writing Excuses. Sanderson's 2022 Kickstarter, for his four new entries in the Cosmere series, received finding of forty-one million dollars, the most in crowdfunding history. He currently resides in Utah with his family.


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