Cursebird On A Wire: The Alchemist's Agent: A Novella

The wines gone offThe ales mustyThe cheese turned green on the spoonHow do you solve a curse when its no more than they deserve?Ibram Ucalegon is an arm-for-hire with a slight problem. Hes committed the mortal sin of working for one noble while poking through the house of another. Worst of all he was caught!In return for his freedom Ibram swears to supply Lord Halfrey with an introduction to his employer Lady Azadiya Hobon alchemist extraordinaire. All Lord Halfrey has to do is let Ibram out of his cage. But on the day of Halfreys introductory gala a cursebird flies in the face of everybodys plans. Can Lady Azadiya discover the culprit and save the party before Ibram trades in his smooth sailing for another hard landing?