This Bright Land O' Blessing

Twelve short stories and two novellas containing the further adventures of Celtic priestess and chieftain Lady Cairne Auldwedd and Professor Joyce of Cambria, Indiana. Includes several characters' backstories, new tales featuring Princess Brandy and her college friends, and a novella about the Knights of the Round Table written from their own viewpoint. Novella: Mandan Creek Millpond: The water of Cambria, Indiana has been contaminated by a dangerous chemical. Princess Brandy and her college pals must use their sleuthing abilities and magical powers to discover the source of the pollution, while maintaining decent grades and enduring the world's funniest prank war. Fortunately, Brandy is assisted by her mother, the Celtic priestess and chieftain; her professor friends, a musical bard, a goth girl, and a carnivorous mermaid.Novella: Legend: The ghosts of the Knights of the Round Table, Morgan LeFay, and Queen Guinevere are channeled to tell the King Arthur story from their own perspective. Historically accurate, yet funny, poignant, bawdy, and touching, Legend draws upon the ancient Welsh tales about the Matter of Britain. Fun short stories: The Chieftain of Cambria County - Celtic priestess Lady Cairne finds a disgruntled spirit haunting the college campus.The Cattle Drive - Greedy town officials try to stop the Celts' annual roundup in Cambria, Indiana, with hilarious results. Poignant short stories: First Daughter: The empowering background story of Dr. Pauletta Healy, activist and professor.The Bitter Herbs of Camelot and Changeling: The heartbreaking narratives of Lady Sheila Todd.Love Song: How several of the Cambria characters met, survived tragedies, and fell in love.The Death Midwife: The goth girl, aka April Griggs, has a frightening magical power which she must learn to use for good.Happy Endings: Reunion: Ayafemme's wealthy, estranged father redeems himself with his family.Huntsman: The villain of Cambria, Indiana, banished outlaw Lloyd Tylwedd, must make a new life for himself and his famil