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Step into the realm of high adventure and untamed magic with Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman, a seminal collection by the prolific author Gardner Francis Fox. First unleashed upon the world of fantasy literature in 1969, this compilation marks one of Fox's most enduring legacies within his impressive oeuvre of 156 paperbacks. Celebrated for its vibrant energy and boundless imagination, Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman secured its place in the hearts of fantasy enthusiasts and significantly influenced the creation of Dungeons & Dragons, as acknowledged by its creator, Gary Gygax, in Appendix N. This ...

This book is a thrilling historical fiction set in the 15th-century Renaissance Italy. It centers around Ilarion della stalla, who emerges as a formidable swordsman and a sword-for-hire to the infamous Cesare Borgia. His sword, a masterpiece crafted by none other than Leonardo Da Vinci, becomes a symbol of his prowess. Alongside Ilarion is his traveling companion, the artist Pietro Torrigiani. The story weaves through the intricacies of court intrigue and adventure, against the backdrop of a vibrant and tumultuous period in history. Ilarion's encounters with various Italian beauties add a ...

Planet Stories returns in these vintage pulp tales, reissued for today’s listeners in electronic format.

Ten classic science fiction stories.

"Madame Buccaneer" sweeps you into the Golden Age of Pirates, where the New Americas are a tumultuous stage for high seas adventures. This historical fiction masterpiece thrills with the escapades of Lizzie Hollister and Martin Chandos, two rebels defying the might of the Spanish Empire. Lizzie, an English beauty as tempestuous as the seas she navigates, becomes a coveted prize for any man daring enough to tame her wild heart. Martin, a renegade Irishman, pairs his formidable seamanship with a gallant sword, carving a notorious reputation across the Spanish Main. Together, they lead a crew ...