"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.