Sneak Peek 10/27: The Lost Book of Anggird

Here's something for Sneak Peek Sunday (yes, a day early, because I'm excited!) The beginning of The Lost Book of Anggird - Perarre's first encounter with Professor Roric Rossony, to interview for the job of translating old books for him:

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PERARRE STOOD OUTSIDE the door to Professor Roric Rossony’s apartment, nervously straightening the sleeves of her black dress as she prepared herself to knock. Her fellow Assistants had been torn between envy and pity when she told them she was being given the chance to work as a translator for the eminent Professor Rossony. He was the most respected scholar of Balance Theory in the Vorunne Dominion, and working for him would be the opportunity of a lifetime for her. A good reference from Professor Rossony would open any door that could be opened to a woman, and maybe even some that would normally remain firmly closed.

On the other hand, the Professor was as famous for his picky, prudish, and generally difficult disposition as he was for his scholarship. Perarre had never taken any of his courses or seminars, had never done more than glimpse him from a distance, so she had no way to judge for herself whether the envy or the pity was more appropriate.

She would find out soon enough, she told herself. She took a deep breath and knocked. A low voice responded, “Enter.”

She opened the door and walked into the apartment. “Professor Rossony? I’m Perarre Tabrano. I’ve been sent to apply for the position of translator.”

The Professor was sitting at a big cherrywood desk in the back corner of the apartment’s large main room. The desk was angled to face the door as well as the rest of the room. Perarre paused, struck by the Professor’s appearance. His black hair and fair skin were an unusual combination in the Vorunne Dominion, and there was something faintly exotic about his dark eyes, strong nose, and broad sweep of cheekbones. Broad-shouldered and apparently in fit condition, no longer youthful but still untouched by middle age, he was a perfect example of a man in his prime. The overall effect was quite striking. At least the view would be nice as she worked, Perarre thought.

“I don’t recall telling the Assignment Office that a female would be acceptable for this position,” the Professor said.

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A match made in heaven, right? :D

The official release date for The Lost Book of Anggird is Tuesday, Oct. 29 (though it might *might* be live on Amazon and Smashwords on Monday!)

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