It is kushner s debut novel and is one of several books and short stories in the riverside series. Despite that, i have never found it difficult to find my way there, and now have two. Awardwinning author ellen kushner has created a world of unforgettable characters whose political ambitions, passionate love affairs, and ageold rivalries. Ellen kushners riverside series begins with the cult classic swordspoint, followed. The main character, richard, is a swordsman, who earns his living by killing nobles by contract. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading swordspoint. The book is set in an unnamed city, in a world rather different to ours. Ellen kushner born october 6, 1955 is an american writer of fantasy novels. Ellen kushner s swordspoint is a very light and easy to read fantasy novel.
Awardwinning author ellen kushner has created a world of unforgettable. Buy the privilege of the sword riverside paperback softback by ellen kushner isbn. Swordspoint was followed by thomas the rhymer world fantasy award and the mythopoeic award, and two more novels in her riverside. Awardwinning author ellen kushner has created a world of unforgettable characters whose political ambitions, passionate love affairs, and ageold rivalries collide with deadly results. Author ellen kushners complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Ellen kushner goodreads author, delia sherman goodreads author 3. Later editions of the novel were also bundled with three short stories set in the same universe. Despite that, i have never found it difficult to find my way there, and now have three novels and a growing collection of short stories set in that place. Ellen kushner unites her talents and insights as a writer, performer, and. This is basically done as a way to get around blood being on a nobles hands. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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