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Dragon in Distress Kindle Edition

by Mercedes Lackey (Author), Elisabeth Waters (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 286 ratings
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No matter how many princes woo you, you need some standards: "If I were ever to marry, which I don't plan on," Princess Rowena said firmly, "I'm sure I would want a husband who had some sense of self-preservation. Camping out on a ledge just outside a dragon's lair does not betoken any great degree of intelligence."
Unfortunately the prince did manage to kidnap her, and the dragon needed help from Tarma and Kethry to get her back.
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    18 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    December 29, 2010
  5. File size
    1831 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004HKIINU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marion Zimmer Bradley Literary Works Trust (December 29, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 29, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1831 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 18 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 286 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
286 global ratings

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GMC
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet short story.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023
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A Dragon, a Princess, magic and an abduction by a Prince. A spell gone wrong, jewels spilling out with every word.
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JamesT. Arnold
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2011
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Taken for what it is, this is an entertaining read. I wasn't familiar with the characters (prior to reading this), or I might have liked it more. The reason I give 4 stars rather than 5 is that the story was not highly original. But for lighthearted fantasy entertainment, I think it gets the job done. Is it worth $1.50 at that length? I pay more for a hambuger at McDonalds, gone in a few bites, so I would say certainly it is. Well written, for the word count.
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G. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice Tarma and Kethry short story
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2011
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These are two of my very favorite characters of all of those that the author has created. There are some overtones of the 500 Kingdoms at least so far as the prince, princes, and dragon. Totally unconnected to the Valdimer universe and a very nice read on its own. Quite funny in a skewed fairy tale sort of way. Its a short and unconnected with anything else except for Tarma and Kethry. If you like the characters and short stories you will find it an excellent read, you don't even need to know anything about Tarma and Kethry to get the story although that would help.
18 people found this helpful
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Marc J Aronson
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonus
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2011
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I always consider it a bonus when I get to read a Tarma and Kethry story. This is a single short story adventure (what would you expect for a buck and a half) and not a whole novel or even part of a larger storyline. (Know what you're buying). It's a delightful little tale that takes not only us to another world - but the ladies as well. I guess if Asimov can mix foundation and robot novels, why can't Lackey (and waters) tinker with the crossovers. Although, I'm not quite sure if I've ever read a story from her that is set in this world - it does taste a bit of the 500 kingdoms, but it's hard to say.
None the less, a delightful read, compelling new characters, and I would love to see more of them.
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Aubrey
3.0 out of 5 stars Oh boy - know what you are buying folks.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2011
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I hate it when they dont post how many pages a book is or let you know how ridiculously short it will be. Ok story with characters I would like to have been given the chance to get to know. About 15 Kindle pages folks so dont hold your breath. Find something longer if you like these authors.
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Ms. K
5.0 out of 5 stars DELIGHTED to get this short story alone!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
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The story starts and ends with Tarma and Kethry in the Pelagir forest, with Warrl, in their early "adventuring" years. I've just re-read the series and I can assure you the Valdemar parts are 100% genuine Tarma and Kethry feel: this was written in 1995 when Mercedes Lackey was still writing them for Sword and Sorceress. Her last T&K stories were in 1998 for the Oathblood collection.
They "cross over" into (co-author) Elisabeth Waters' world, which has apparently kept this from being published in a Lackey collection. It would have fit right into the Oathblood story collection as a snack. The valdemar.wikia discusses it in detail. The action is light and short - but the post-action is pure Tarma and Kethry, again. It had a giggle or two and I was satisfied to see our duo in action one more time.
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Diane Muhs
4.0 out of 5 stars Odd
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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I adore all of the Lackey universes, but this does make for an odd pairing. Sentient dragons in the Valdemar stories? Who knew?
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James Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
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I'm a long time fan of Mercedes Lackey. I've never meet a book of hers I didn't like.
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avid diamond reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2017
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Love anything by Mercedes Lackey
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5.0 out of 5 stars good tale
Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2018
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as usual mercedes has written a good story that is different from the way that fairy tales usually the way that dragons and princesses interact
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dragon in Distress
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2014
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Not read this yet, just added to my collection for when I go back to sea.
Have previously read other books by Mercedes Lackey and enjoyed them is why I chose this book.
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ladybandit12
4.0 out of 5 stars feel-good story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2012
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it wasn't about the dragon more about the heroines. A good read, but a bit thin in plot. For mid teens probably.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Australia on June 3, 2016
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I always enjoy Merceded Lackey books!
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