Swords…sex…and scandal…

In a world of politics, manners, and intrigue, a duchess, a scholar, a tradeswoman, and a genius all fight for their place.

Welcome to Tremontaine, the prequel to Ellen Kushner’s beloved Riverside series that began with Swordspoint! A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; her husband’s dangerous affair with a handsome scholar; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius on the brink of revolution—when long-buried lies threaten to come to light, betrayal and treachery know no bounds with stakes this high. Mind your manners and enjoy the chocolate in a dance of sparkling wit and political intrigue.

Tessa joined the Tremontaine team for seasons 2-4, writing 9 episodes overall and serving as Lead Writer for seasons 3 and 4. In addition, she wrote a prequel story called “Nine Duels,” about swordsman Vincent Applethorpe, who travelled to distant Chartil and fell in love with the wrong prince…