Ellen Kushner Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Ellen Kushner Short Stories/Novellas series?"

"There are one books in the Ellen Kushner Short Stories/Novellas series, published in 1998."

Q: "What is the first book in the Ellen Kushner Short Stories/Novellas series?"

"The first book in the Ellen Kushner Short Stories/Novellas series is The Death of the Duke, published in 1998."

Q: "Is The Death of the Duke connected to Swordspoint?"

"Yes, The Death of the Duke is set in the World of Riverside, the same setting as Swordspoint and The Privilege of the Sword. It can be read on its own, but readers familiar with the Riverside novels will recognize the characters and world."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Death of the Duke	1998	Ellen Kushner	Buy

The Death of the Duke is a short story set in Ellen Kushner’s World of Riverside. It expands on events and characters from the Riverside novels, offering a focused look at one corner of that world’s politics and personal conflicts.

Kushner has published other short fiction in anthologies and magazines, but this is the one piece that has been released as an individually published story. Readers who enjoy the Riverside novels will find it a welcome addition, while newcomers can treat it as a brief introduction to the setting and tone of Kushner’s mannerpunk world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ellen Kushner Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are one books in the Ellen Kushner Short Stories/Novellas series, published in 1998.

What is the first book in the Ellen Kushner Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Ellen Kushner Short Stories/Novellas series is The Death of the Duke, published in 1998.

Is The Death of the Duke connected to Swordspoint?

Yes, The Death of the Duke is set in the World of Riverside, the same setting as Swordspoint and The Privilege of the Sword. It can be read on its own, but readers familiar with the Riverside novels will recognize the characters and world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order