The Lordly Ones: Seven Classic Stories

First published in 1986, The Lordly Ones is a collection of seven stories by Keith Roberts, encompassing science fiction, fantasy, and ghost tales. The anthology includes:

• "The Lordly Ones"
• "Ariadne Potts"
• "Sphairistike"
• "The Checkout"
• "The Comfort Station"
• "The Castle on the Hoop"
• "Diva"

In his review for White Dwarf magazine, Dave Langford praised the collection, stating, "Only Roberts could write a moving and harrowing post-holocaust tale set in a public lavatory... and then write another. Recommended."