
The Privilege of the Sword
przez
Ellen Kushner
Brak ocen
Science Fiction
Action & Adventure
Self-help
Format
Miękka okładka
Strony
378
Język
Angielski
Opublikowany
Jul 25, 2006
Wydawca
Random House Worlds
ISBN-10
0553382683
ISBN-13
9780553382686
Opis
In a world where swordsmen reign and social status is defined by skill and courage, a young woman named Katherine finds herself thrust into a society that all too often dismisses her potential. Living in the shadow of the illustrious sword-fighting legacy of her family, Katherine is determined to carve out her own path. With a sharp tongue and an indomitable spirit, she challenges the conventional roles assigned to women in her noble society.
As Katherine embarks on her unexpected journey, she discovers that the arts of combat and cunning are not exclusively reserved for men. She navigates the treacherous waters of ambition, friendship, and intrigue, encountering colorful characters who either aid or obstruct her ascent in a richly woven tapestry of political machinations. With wit and charm, she maneuvers through courtly deception, quickly learning that true privilege lies in mastery over one's own destiny.
Amidst duels and dangerous rivalries, Katherine's coming-of-age story is an exploration of identity and rebellion. She transforms from a girl constrained by her upbringing into a formidable young woman ready to wield not just a sword, but her own agency, making her mark on a world that exists on the edge of tradition and change.
As Katherine embarks on her unexpected journey, she discovers that the arts of combat and cunning are not exclusively reserved for men. She navigates the treacherous waters of ambition, friendship, and intrigue, encountering colorful characters who either aid or obstruct her ascent in a richly woven tapestry of political machinations. With wit and charm, she maneuvers through courtly deception, quickly learning that true privilege lies in mastery over one's own destiny.
Amidst duels and dangerous rivalries, Katherine's coming-of-age story is an exploration of identity and rebellion. She transforms from a girl constrained by her upbringing into a formidable young woman ready to wield not just a sword, but her own agency, making her mark on a world that exists on the edge of tradition and change.
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