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The Privilege of the Sword
The Privilege of the Sword | Ellen Kushner
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Welcome to Riverside, where the aristocratic and the ambitious battle for power and prestige in the city’s labyrinth of streets and ballrooms, theatres and brothels, boudoirs and salons. Into this alluring and alarming world walks a bright young woman ready to take it on and make her fortune. A well-bred country girl, Katherine knows all the rules of conventional society. Her biggest mistake is thinking they apply. Katherine’s host and uncle, Alec Campion, the capricious and decadent Mad Duke Tremontaine, is in charge here–and to him, rules are made to be broken. When he decides it would be far more amusing for his niece to learn swordplay than to follow the usual path to ballroom and husband, her world changes forever. And there’s no going back. Blade in hand, it’s up to Katherine to find her own way through a maze of secrets and betrayals, nobles and scoundrels–and to gain the power, respect, and self-discovery that come to those who master…
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The Privilege of the Sword | Ellen Kushner
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Book: The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner

Author: C.L. Polk

Show: The Perfect Match (gotta have my culinary dramas)

Singer: P!nk

Song: Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix (week after week, do my song choices scream ageing rocker, or do they scream ageing rocker?)

#manicmonday

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CBee Just rocker. Don‘t worry about the whole aging part 😂😅 2y
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The Privilege of the Sword | Ellen Kushner
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This is interesting and sad, with great character development. It‘s a sequel but I read it as a stand alone. Katherine‘s family is being driven into bankruptcy by her uncle, the mad Duke, but when he promises to save their finances if she comes and learns to be a his sword fighter, her needy mother sends her off. She trains with the greats, learns more about her family‘s very dark past, and eventually starts on her own path. 3/5 stars.

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The Privilege of the Sword | Ellen Kushner
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It‘s been ages since my last #friyayintro.

1. TPotS FOR LIFE!!! I own three copies, as one must with all the best books.
2. RED FOR LIFE!!!
3. I‘m an awesome baker.
4. On it.

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Megabooks Baking is a great skill! 5y
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The Privilege of the Sword | Ellen Kushner
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Really enjoying this adventure! It reminds me of Tamora Pierce, one of my all-time favorites, and has a whole host of fascinating characters.

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