Idis in Harad
Being a female diplomat with Gondor’s Embassy to Harad presents unique opportunities, and dangers
Idis in Harad
When Idis goes to Harad, the Empress Mother asks Idis to see if people are plotting to depose her son, plunging Idis into more danger than she’s ever been in before.
(Novella, 55,000 words)
Asherbani and his wives
Asherbani, head of the cafe guild of Harad, is intrigued when a diplomat of Gondor asks to dine with him. He’s astonished when the diplomat asks to bring his wife. His wives are more interested to see whether the guests prefer vine leaves or kofte.
(Short story)
Bergon goes home
Bergon thought he’d seen everything, in his job with the Embassy to Harad (let’s not mention the filing room incident). But now he’s on a disastrous voyage home, featuring giant spiders, jealous women, cats named after ancient Lords of Gondor, and extreme sea sickness. He can’t take this job any more!
(Short story)