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<\/a>For the Good of the Realm<\/em><\/a> made its official bow into the world today (June 1). This is my second novel, a tale of swordswomen and witches that owes a debt of gratitude to Alexandre Dumas and The Three Musketeers<\/em>.<\/p>\nIt’s from Aqueduct Press<\/a>. You can order the trade paperback or ebook editions (both epub and mobi) directly from them. Here’s an excerpt<\/a> to whet your appetite.<\/p>\n Here’s what some others have had to say about the book:<\/p>\n Publishers Weekly: \u201cThis lighthearted, female-led fantasy adventure from Moore <\/span>(<\/span>The Weave<\/span><\/em>) follows a pair of Queen\u2019s Guards<\/span>\u2014<\/span>staid, circum<\/span>spect Anna and feisty, impulsive Asamir<\/span>\u2014<\/span>as they become em<\/span>–<\/span>broiled in the machinations of the rulers of Grande Terre. As <\/span>the threat of war looms and a sinister undercurrent of forbidden <\/span>magic becomes harder for Anna to ignore, the two women must <\/span>out-fight and out-think the enemies of the realm in a series of <\/span>duels and cloak-and-dagger intrigues…. With a principal cast of <\/span>mostly women, this is sure to appeal to readers looking for stories <\/span>of empowered female characters that go beyond simply giving <\/span>them swords.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Lesley Wheeler, author of Unbecoming<\/em>: \u201c<\/span>For the Good of the Realm<\/span> is a sparkling tournament of a novel, <\/span>full of thrills as well as feats of storytelling bravado. Moore has <\/span>invented a feminist medieval otherworld that is egalitarian in its <\/span>sword and sorcery, yet political intrigue ultimately rules as Anna, a <\/span>stalwart member of the Queen\u2019s Guard, collaborates with a range <\/span>of surprising characters to foil the nefarious plots of a power-<\/span>hungry Hierofante. Spirited and funny, this is a great read.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Tansy Rayner Roberts, author of Musketeer Space<\/em> and The Creature Court Trilogy<\/em>: <\/span>\u201c<\/span>For the Good of the Realm <\/span>is a splendid, swashbuckling romp <\/span>that captures the very spirit of the Musketeers. The author weaves <\/span>palace intrigue, swordplay, romance, and divided loyalties into a <\/span>deeply satisfying fantasy adventure with women at the center of <\/span>the narrative, wielding and negotiating power.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the publisher’s website, you can order this book through:<\/p>\n My Bookshop page<\/a><\/p>\n My neighborhood bookstore, East Bay Booksellers<\/a><\/p>\n