Sword and Sorceress VII — Marion Zimmer Bradley

IN THE MAGIC REALMS
a quickly woven spell may prove the key to power or to a power weaver's downfall, while a skilled blade wielder may survive dangers beyond even a sorceress's wildest imaginings.

So join today's top magic makers and talented newcomers as they guide you to kingdoms where: a late night encounter in a tavern can awaken sorceries more compelling than death; a swordswoman's capture will pit her against a cult of darkness; oath bound companions possessed of a magical blade and wizardly skills stumble across a shapechanging mystery they're not at all sure they should attempt to solve; and a colorful cast of bold women warriors and mistresses of enchantment comes breathtakingly alive to rove kingdoms created by Mercedes Lackey, Diana L. Paxson, and many another noble scribe.