Tremontaine: A Wake in Riverside

Love is the most dangerous game of all in Tremontaine, the hot new online serial set in Ellen Kushner'sRiverside universe. An unexpected offer from the Duke de Tremontaine forces a difficult decision upon Rafe. Pursuing her infatuation with the forger Tess, Kaab stumbles across evidence of murder . . . and hears the tale of a legendary crime. Meanwhile, Micah takes a bold step forward in unlocking the mystery of celestial navigation, putting the security of Kaab's people at risk. This episode is brought to you by Malinda Lo, who knows that the secret to a good wake is to keep the beer and the stories flowing. A Wake in Riverside continues the 13-part serial, Tremontaine, presented by Serial Box. This prequel to the cult classic Swordspoint is brought to you by the collaborative effort of a team of writers under the creative direction of Ellen Kushner herself. Join the dance of swordplay and scandal, week after week, on SerialBox.com. And don’t forget to share the love! If you’re enjoying Tremontaine, help us get the word out by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter and Tumblr, and telling your friends about us! We’d also love to hear what you think so please give us a review! Who's Who: Diane, Duchess Tremontaine, a trendsetting noblewoman with a political mind working to stop her house's decline William, Duke Tremontaine, a handsome nobleman and frustrated intellectual trapped between desire and duty Ixkaab Balam, spy, swordswoman, and disgraced daughter of an important trading family seeking to redeem herself Micah Heslop, farm girl and brilliant mathematician trying to make sense of new opportunities Rafe Fenton, scholar, lover, and revolutionary struggling to change the world Tess, pretty riverside forger who has caught Kaab’s eye.