In the Lamplight

In the Lamplight: The Fantastic Worlds of L. Jagi Lamplighter by L. Jagi Lamplighter

A varied collection of works. Some historical fantasy, some contemporary fantasy, some SF. One that, in the end, reveals itself to be mundane fiction.

I'm particularly fond of "Never Again the Same" and "Knight's Mate". Some are based in the same worlds as her other published works, but they stand alone.

vignette

This week's prompt is:
opposite

Anyone can join, with a 50-word vignette in the comments. Your vignette does not have to include the prompt term.

My effort:

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Bridge of Birds

Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart

Masses of Chinese legends thrown together with a naive young man, Number Ten Ox, and an elderly scoundrel Master Li Kao, who has a slight flaw in his character.
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