This is a brand new short story collection from Kage Baker, including an original novella set in her ongoing series of "The Company", "Mother Aegypt". "The Company" novels are being released by Tor, and include "The Graveyard Game", and "The Life of the World to Come". "In each story, Baker's even hand and compelling characterizations entrance. Listen closely, and perhaps you will hear the collective sigh of delight from intelligent lovers of fantasy the world over. A book to savor." - observes "Booklist". "These wry and often wise narratives prove Baker is one of the most accomplished fantasists of our era." - observes "Publishers Weekly".