Alyx, assassin and thief—meet her in palaces and back alleys, on the frozen wastes of a distant planet Since the time of the ancient Phoenicians, Alyx has courted danger like a lover, sweeping through centuries of intrigue, passion and plunder. Venture with her to the wicked city of Ourdh, to rescue an innocent heiress whose fortune flames a murderous lust. Escape to adventure on pirate-infested seas when she signs on with the ruthless Blackbeard. Plunge into battle as Alyx attacks the cunning Barbarian who traps her in murder and blackmail. Journey 4,000 years to a future world, where her cunning and courage save stranded wayfarers from planetary war. But be warned—for the right price, Alyx will serve the Devil himself! Contents: - Bluestocking (1967) - I Thought She Was Afeard till She Stroked My Beard (1967) - The Barbarian (1968) - Picnic on Paradise (1968) - The Second Inquisition (1970)