false 68485 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 68485 11 1453593 1987 Swordspoint total:581|5:212|4:209|3:100|2:41|1:19| 581 2297 901 98 11889 3.77 1767 284 4320114 266810 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.97 516 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 5 2 false Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005 Thu Aug 09 11:13:42 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 04:29:53 -0800 2009 more...]]> 1680041 115473 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 1 2 false Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Tue Jun 05 11:38:11 -0700 2007 Tue Jun 05 11:38:39 -0700 2007 more...]]> 20972758 138600 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 5 3 false Fri Apr 25 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 25 10:21:18 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 25 23:05:37 -0700 2008 more...]]> 13840257 833457 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 5 1 false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Mon Jan 28 11:47:35 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 28 11:50:49 -0800 2008 more...]]> 14311348 37088 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 4 1 false Fri Feb 01 15:49:21 -0800 2008 Sat Feb 09 06:36:38 -0800 2008 The Privilege of the Sword. I liked the heroine in that one better, but this one felt more focused and tight.

The writing is wonderful, really evocative of a place and time that is part Regency Engla...more...]]> 60199410 2433686 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 4 0 false Thu Jun 18 12:51:57 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 18 12:52:44 -0700 2009 Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner. (Fantasy)

Reason for Reading? As I said before, it's all Sarah Monette's fault. There's a bit more to it than what I suggested last time, though. Yes, Alec as a 'relation' to Felix Harrowgate was a draw, as was the fact that this was a story that did not ...more...]]> 66488838 2588609 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 1 1 false Fri Aug 07 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 06 18:55:42 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 07 21:58:05 -0700 2009
I can't say this book leaves me looking forward to seeing the Bordertown book.

The ...more...]]> 49790534 2142927 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 5 1 false Thu Mar 19 12:55:52 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 24 08:28:47 -0700 2009 more...]]> 42994709 89507 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 4 0 false Wed Jan 14 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 14 02:22:02 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 14 02:52:55 -0800 2009 more...]]> 15799008 922153 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 0 1 false Tue Feb 19 10:16:07 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 19 11:20:35 -0800 2008 more...]]> 44665943 89764 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 2 0 false Thu Jan 17 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 28 12:49:43 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 12:59:04 -0800 2009 Privledge of the Sword is a way better book in that it actually has likeable and sympathetic characters. Alec and St Vier are just horrible people: it was like watching a dysfunctional relationship in action with extra DRAMA! I've known way too many ...more...]]> 25428983 1269743 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 5 1 false Wed Feb 27 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Jun 25 10:19:05 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 25 10:24:19 -0700 2008 more...]]> 16828690 938301 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 5 1 false Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Mar 02 09:32:51 -0800 2008 Sun Mar 02 09:34:53 -0800 2008 more...]]> 70429491 607121 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 4 0 false Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 07 20:35:35 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 07 20:39:35 -0700 2009 more...]]> 41036830 1836077 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 4 0 false Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sat Dec 27 16:22:21 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 27 16:22:50 -0800 2008 more...]]> 68527337 2646965 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 3 0 false Fri May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 22 23:54:04 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 23 00:37:53 -0700 2009 more...]]> 59162189 1209800 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 2 0 false Thu Aug 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 10 11:05:36 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 20 12:59:20 -0700 2009
I don't really know what to say about the book. The characters were somewhat interesting from time to time, but thin. I didn't understand their motivations half the time, and I guess I'm just not clever enough to follow the intrigue.

Actua...more...]]> 57856909 1769011 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 4 0 true Tue Jul 04 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Sat May 30 10:13:30 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 10 19:37:40 -0700 2009 more...]]> 42247255 223837 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 3 1 false Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jan 07 13:01:00 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 01 04:46:51 -0800 2009 more...]]> 33376783 616321 68485 0553585495 9780553585490 87 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599m/68485.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170692599s/68485.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68485.Swordspoint 3.95 581 The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.

Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. 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.

Swordspoint

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.]]> 1987 4 0 false Thu Jun 12 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Sep 20 15:06:59 -0700 2008 Sat Sep 20 15:07:40 -0700 2008 more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=68485