Swordspoint

Name: Swordspoint
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9781473214729
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By Ellen Kushner

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Summary

Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner is a fantasy novel set in a city where political manoeuvrings and swordplay go hand in hand. It follows the lives of a master swordsman and his complex relationships with nobility and those on the social fringes. The intricate power dynamics and personal entanglements create a tale of intrigue and suspense in a richly developed world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of political intrigue and fencing duels set in a beautifully crafted, lush fantasy world. It offers a delicate balance of romance and danger, with complex characters navigating the intersections of power, love, and ethics in a city divided by wealth and class.

Award-winning author Ellen Kushner's classic of modern fantasy, set in a world of unforgettable characters whose political ambitions, passionate love affairs and age-old rivalries collide with deadly results.

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On the treacherous streets of Riverside, a man lives and dies by the sword. Even the nobles on the Hill turn to duels to settle their disputes.

Within this elite, dangerous world, Richard St Vier is the undisputed master, as skilled as he is ruthless—until a death by the sword is met with outrage instead of awe, and the city discovers that the line between hero and villain can be altered in the blink of an eye.

Swordspoint is a tale where prestige is won and lost at the point of a blade.

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Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner is highly praised for its unforgettable opening and engaging storytelling. Reviewers commend its lucid, powerful writing and the seamless blend of Georgette Heyer's Regency romance style with the intrigue of Fritz Leiber's fantasy worlds. The novel is often described as witty and richly told, reminiscent of a classic swashbuckling adventure. Kushner's work offers a compelling mix of swordplay, secrets, and multifaceted characters that captivate readers, earning high regard among fans of literary fantasy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473214729

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 161.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 261g

Pages: 288

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Ellen Kushner Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Ellen Kushner (1955- )

Ellen Kushner is the author of World Fantasy Award-winner Thomas the Rhymer, and 'Swords of Riverside' comprising the interconnected novels Swordspoint, The Privilege of the Sword, and The Fall of the Kings (with Delia Sherman). She narrated these as audiobooks for Neil Gaiman Presents, winning an Audie Award for Swordspoint. She has taught creative writing at Clarion, the Odyssey Workshop, and is an instructor at Hollins University's Children's Literature M.F.A. program. She lives in New York City with Delia Sherman and far too many books.