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This third volume in Jane Yolen’s World Fantasy Award-winning series brings you passionate treasures and delirious transformations. This bewitching assemblage, with an original introduction from Brandon Sanderson, is an ideal read for anyone who appreciates witty, compelling, and classic romantic fantasy.
“The Scarlet Circus is a magical collection of love stories, where love is often an act of courage and intelligence. Jane Yolen has a true storyteller's voice.”
—Anne Bishop, New York Times bestselling author of the Black Jewels series
A rakish fairy meets the real Juliet behind Shakespeare's famous tragedy. A jewelry artist travels to the past to meet a successful silver-smith. The addled crew of a ship at sea discovers a mysterious merman. More than one ignored princess finds her match in the most unlikely men.
From ecstasy to tragedy, with love blossoming shyly, love at first sight, and even love borne of practical necessity—beloved fantasist Jane Yolen’s newest collection celebrates romance in all its glory.
Other short story collections by Jane Yolen in the Jane Yolen Circus series
The Emerald Circus
How to Fracture a Fairy Tale
The Midnight Circus
Genre: Fantasy
“The Scarlet Circus is a magical collection of love stories, where love is often an act of courage and intelligence. Jane Yolen has a true storyteller's voice.”
—Anne Bishop, New York Times bestselling author of the Black Jewels series
A rakish fairy meets the real Juliet behind Shakespeare's famous tragedy. A jewelry artist travels to the past to meet a successful silver-smith. The addled crew of a ship at sea discovers a mysterious merman. More than one ignored princess finds her match in the most unlikely men.
From ecstasy to tragedy, with love blossoming shyly, love at first sight, and even love borne of practical necessity—beloved fantasist Jane Yolen’s newest collection celebrates romance in all its glory.
Other short story collections by Jane Yolen in the Jane Yolen Circus series
The Emerald Circus
How to Fracture a Fairy Tale
The Midnight Circus
Genre: Fantasy
Praise for this book
"All these years, and Jane Yolen still reduces me to helpless, gibbering admiration. I'll read anything with her name on it, even if it's just a damn grocery list!" - Peter S Beagle
"The Scarlet Circus is a magical collection of love stories, where love is often an act of courage and intelligence. Jane Yolen has a true storyteller's voice." - Anne Bishop
"A magnificent and beautiful anthology from a master storyteller! Jane Yolen's stories and poems reach directly into your heart and fill you with the loveliest kind of magic. I absolutely adored it." - Sarah Beth Durst
"Jane Yolen is not only one of the best writers I know of, she's also consistently excellent. A Grand Master, old-school style!" - Mercedes Lackey
"A charming bouquet of love stories from a heady array of fantastical viewpoints. Here be magic, and romance." - Susan Palwick
"Jane Yolen is a national treasure. Cozy up, and let the master take you beyond the fields you know." - Sherwood Smith
"Jane Yolen spins captivating tales of whimsy, romance, brave knights, dragons, and twist endings. It was like reading the Grimm's fairy tales as a kid--it has that same timeless feel. I was immersed in every story." - Heather Dixon Wallwork
"The Scarlet Circus is a magical collection of love stories, where love is often an act of courage and intelligence. Jane Yolen has a true storyteller's voice." - Anne Bishop
"A magnificent and beautiful anthology from a master storyteller! Jane Yolen's stories and poems reach directly into your heart and fill you with the loveliest kind of magic. I absolutely adored it." - Sarah Beth Durst
"Jane Yolen is not only one of the best writers I know of, she's also consistently excellent. A Grand Master, old-school style!" - Mercedes Lackey
"A charming bouquet of love stories from a heady array of fantastical viewpoints. Here be magic, and romance." - Susan Palwick
"Jane Yolen is a national treasure. Cozy up, and let the master take you beyond the fields you know." - Sherwood Smith
"Jane Yolen spins captivating tales of whimsy, romance, brave knights, dragons, and twist endings. It was like reading the Grimm's fairy tales as a kid--it has that same timeless feel. I was immersed in every story." - Heather Dixon Wallwork
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