"I am sure it is also impolite to force a lady to dance by threatening others," she said
through gritted teeth.

"Perhaps it is, Miss Reid. Assuming that is your real name. After all, I know you
are no mere lady's companion. Are you one of Langon's famous spies? I expected
there to be some here to protect your senator. However, I am surprised they trust
such delicate affairs to women.
"Do your feminine emotions not get in the way?"

From Gods of Diplomacy

Gathered in this single volume are the stories from both Lurking Miscellany and
Lurking Miscellany II. Myriad worlds and magical ideas together under one title.