This Study Guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Swordspoint. 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: A Novel Summary & Study Guide.
Within this elite, dangerous world, Richard St. Even the nobles on the Hill turn to duels to settle their disputes. On the treacherous streets of Riverside, a man lives and dies by the sword.
Award-winning author Ellen Kushner has created a world of unforgettable characters whose political ambitions, passionate love affairs, and age-old rivalries collide with deadly results. Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” ( Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, full of interesting people” ( Newsday), this acclaimed novel, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. “ Swordspoint has an unforgettable opening and just gets better from there.”-George R. The cult classic fantasy of manners, now with three bonus stories
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