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The Privilege of the Sword

In this fantasy novel, a young swordsman navigates the complex world of politics and power struggles, using his skills to navigate a treacherous landscape of intrigue and danger. more

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Ellen Kushner
Ellen Kushner

Ellen Kushner, born on October 6, 1955, is an American writer whose works span various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and plays. She is known for her in-depth exploration of complex human relationships and her sharp insight into social issues. more

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“Soon enough his head would be swimming with tales of derring-do and high adventure, tales of beautiful maidens kissed, of evildoers shot with pistols or fought with swords, of bags of gold, of diamonds as big as the tip of your thumb, of lost cities and of vast mountains, of steam-trains and clipper ships, of pampas, oceans, deserts, tundra.”

“What comes to your mind when you think of the word Transylvania, if you ponder it at all? What comes to my mind are mountains of savage beauty, ancient castles, werewolves, and witches - a land of magical obscurity. How, in short, am I to believe I will still be in Europe, on entering such a realm? I shall let you know if it's Europe or fairyland, when I get there. First, Snagov - I set out tomorrow.”