“Spring came down hard that year. And I do mean hard, like the fist of some drunken pike poker with too much fury and not enough ale, whose wife just left him for some wandering minstrel and whose commanding officer absconded with his pay.”
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The Sword-Edged Blonde
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Alex Bledsoe
Alex Bledsoe, born on February 3, 1963, is a renowned American fantasy author. His works are highly praised by readers and critics for their unique style and profound literary connotations. more
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