Theft of Swords (The Riyria Revelations, #1-2)

by Michael J. Sullivan

Given my position, my stature, and my promising future, it makes no sense for Alenda to reject me. Certainly, it’s not because of my appearance. I’m young, handsome, and wear only the finest imported fashions made from the most expensive silks to be found.

This is a pretty good sales pitch!

Yet Gwen was no simple whore.

This made me laugh out loud

Duke DeLorkan of Dagastan.

this one is really bad

Except for the lack of food, the day was turning out to be quite wonderful and would have been even if they had not just escaped a horrible death hours before.

“What do I say? I mean, if he is, you know, really a wizard of the Old Empire, if he actually served the last emperor, how do I approach him?” “Try asking what he’s been up to,” Hadrian suggested.

“Sure thing,” the bartender responded as he added another mug.

"Sure thing"

Rumor has it that Seadric learned the ancient art of Tek’chin from the last living member of the Knights of the Order of the Fauld.”

This could mean anything. You could tell me this sentence meant anything and I'd nod sagely and agree with you

The great fortress of Seadric Pickilerinon

this is so bad!

Reuben Hilfred

no wait ....

Drundiline, a beautiful woman,

no this is the worst of all

We deeply regret the error that occurred in respect to your father but hope you’ll come to understand why it happened, accept our apologies,

Your consulting team at Deloitte kills your father, but sends you an apology snack basket

“My opponent is a giant snake with wings,” Theron said.

slicing himself a wedge of breakfast cheese.

enviable