quiverbug
A small bug that vibrates violently when atmospheric conditions are right for a storm.
sacktrass tree
A deciduous tree with lobed leaves and fragrant fruit and bark. The fruit is bitter, but the bark is used as a pleasant addition to tea.
sputzall vine
A hardy vine with compound leaves and large purple flowers. The roots contain a nourishing medicinal starch.
swishglimmers
An ornamental fish, with jewel-like scales of brilliant colors, related to carp and minnows.
tumanhofers
One of the seven high races. Short, squat, powerful fighters, though for the most part, they prefer to use their great intellect.
watch of dragons
A unit of dragons (like a gaggle of geese).
THE VANISHING SCULPTOR
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Paul, Donita K.
The vanishing sculptor: a novel / Donita K. Paul. — 1st ed.
p. cm.
I. Title.
PS3616.A94V36 2009 813′.6—dc22
2009001958
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Map
A View from a Tree
Needed: One Painting
The Proper Light
Impropriety
Somewhat Truthful
Dreams?
In Disarray
Healing
Unbalanced
Changes
To and Fro, Back and Forth
Boss Inn
Unexpected Alliances
Transportation
Slight Change of Plans
Baaa!
Baa-Baa-Boom!
A Little Trouble Here
A Little Trouble There
Dragons!
Frustration
Uncooperative
Disobliging
Contrary
Old Sage
Going Places
Fayetopolis
Bamataub
The Bug Shop
Plots and Plans
Calm Before the Storm
Nefarious Affairs
Injury
Flight?
Boscamon Returns
Dressing Up
A Blessing
A Pain
Ohidae Grand Hotel
Mushand’s Gallery
Falderal?
Fair Trade
A Shopping Trip
Help!
Invasion
Amassing an Army
Going to the Ball
Comeuppance
Appendix (People, Glossary)
The Vanishing Sculptor Page 36
