I much preferred the second story "Certain Symmetry", involving Pat Rin set just after the conclusion of "A Day at the Races", to the first one "The Wine of Memory" involving Moonstone and Lute. ( )

I much preferred the second story "Certain Symmetry", involving Pat Rin set just after the conclusion of "A Day at the Races", to the first one "The Wine of Memory" involving Moonstone and Lute. ( )

There are two more Liaden universe stories here. One advances the tale of Moonhawk and Lute, with a visit to an old friend of Lute's--whose husband has died, and who has shut up their inn out of her grief. She's determined to do nothing that would risk forgetting her husband, Rowan, by moving on in life.

Can Lute and Moonhawk help, in a way that she can accept?

The other story is of Pat Rin yos'Phelium, a few days after A Day at the Races, receiving a very welcome gift--and another package, the Balance book of a a friend who has killed himself. Several of the outstanding Balances are easy to resolve, but the last is different, and very tricky for Pat Rin to find a resolution for.

Each story illuminates the characters, who matter very much in the larger Liaden story. One thing about Lee and Miller is that their stories are both human and very humane. You can learn from these people if you're in the mood--or you can just enjoy some very good stories!

Recommended.

I bought this book. ( )