The Runaway Princess and Other Stories

Seers and Leaders

Warriors and Survivors

Mothers and Monsters

Friends and Fiends

A warrior princess defies her father and runs away to find love. A brave sister slays dragons for her brother. A wily spirit charms a prince despite her strange disguise. A lonely young woman finds reason to love life despite ostracism by the people in her village. Another woman ignores her parents’ warnings and follows her lover who turns her into a flesh-eating monster. Two women of fabled beauty, determined to marry on their own terms, use subterfuge to test their suitors, one to tragic ends. Lovers defy death to stay with each other. Passion, romance, adventure, comedy, trickery, and tragedy abound in this thrilling collection of short stories recounting the deeds and misdeeds of memorable women from African history, legend, and folklore.

Author Note: This edition of the book is not illustrated.