The History of the World Begins in Ice

About the book

Explore the captivating world of the Spiritwalker Trilogy in the post-Roman Afro-Celtic icepunk regency fantasy setting. Follow Phoenician spies, impeccably dressed men, strong revolutionary women, and even lawyer dinosaurs as they navigate through eleven compelling stories penned by Kate Elliott, an esteemed author recognized for her RT Reviewers' Choice award and nominations for prestigious literary accolades such as the Nebula, World Fantasy, Norton, and Locus Awards.

From the intriguing plot of the emperor of Rome commissioning a rogue to steal a rare book from a well-guarded woman to the disruption of peace by an unexpected outbreak of magic in the retirement of an elderly architect, each story promises to captivate. Delve into the corrected version of the tale of Dido and Aeneas that only Beatrice knows, and witness a shapeshifting sabertooth cat captivating two palace attendants. Join a powerful mage and his wife on their perilous mission into enemy territory, expecting everything to go as planned.

These standalone stories, along with stunning illustrations from fourteen talented artists, immerse readers in a world of magic and mystery. The volume also includes eleven insightful essays that provide a deeper understanding of the characters and setting of the Spiritwalker Trilogy.