The Privilege of the Sword

"Unholy fun, and wholly fun ...an elegant riposte, dazzlingly executed."-Gregory Maguire "Spiced with humor and spot-on period detail."-Library Journal (starred review) Sent to live with her uncle, Katherine imagines a rich and luxurious life. Her dreams evaporate when she discovers her uncle wants her to be something never before seen: a swordswoman. Ellen Kushner is the author of Swordspoint.