Changeling, and Other Stories Ongoing

In a gloomy Manhattan courtroom, the sensational murder trial of Anna Janssen unfolds before an eager press and an anxious public. Accused of gunning down the notorious rake Alastair de Vries in a cabaret years ago, Anna now sits in the dock transformed—radiant, sun-bronzed, and carrying the majestic aura of a mythic Norse goddess rather than a fallen Broadway chorus girl. Beside her, formidable defense attorney Howard Donegan baffles the court by refusing to cross-examine damning witnesses, letting tension build to a fever pitch. Opening with this magnetic tale of identity and justice, Donn Byrne’s vibrant collection sweeps readers across dramatic landscapes, from the vanished glamour of old New York to the mist-shrouded hills and spirited legends of Ireland. Blending courtly drama, underworld intrigue, and Celtic lyricism, these stories weave a hauntingly atmospheric exploration of human passion, honor, and redemption.