Book description
Peregrine, bastard son of King Paladrine, thought he had trouble when
he was transformed by a sorcerer into a falcon. In fact, his real
troubles began when the prepubescent Princess Ruby changed him back
into...well, almost a prince. A bastard.
Whereupon he found himself dragged off by a dyspeptic dragon, smooched
by a sphinx, wooed by the weefolk and finally appointed
Sub-Imperial-sub-Legate, which is still not quote a prince, but somewhat
more elegant than a bastard... Avram Davidson (1923 - 1993)
Avram Davidson was born in New York in 1923 and was active in SF fandom
from his teens. He is remembered as a writer of fantasy fiction, science
fiction and crime fiction, as well as many stories that defy easy
categorisation. Among his SF and Fantasy awards are a Hugo, three World
Fantasy Awards and a World Fantasy Life Achievement award; he also won a
Queen's Award and an Edgar Award in the mystery genre. Although best
known for his writing, Davidson also edited The Magazine of Fantasy
and Science Fiction
from 1962 to 1964. He died in 1993.
