First collection in one volume. Seventeen short tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time. Space opera and romance on a grand scale in a galaxy full of interstellar trading clans. The nationally best-selling Liaden Universe® novels are treasured by space opera aficionados for their wit, world-building, strong characterizations, tender romance, and edge-of-the-chair action. Since 1995, Sharon Lee and Steve Miller also created shorter tales, illuminating additional facets of the Liaden experience. Here is a vast tapestry of tales of the scouts, artists, traders, priestesses, sleight of hand magicians, and pilots who fill the Liaden Universe® with the excitement, action, and romance that readers of the hit series have come to adore. Contents: To cut an edge—A day at the races—Where the goddess sends—A spell for the lost—Moonphase—Pilot of Korval—Breatha's duty—The wine of memory—Certain symmetry—Balance of trade—A choice of weapons—Changeling—A matter of dreams—Phoenix—Naratha's shadow—Heirloom—Sweet waters —