Sharps
K.J. Parker's new novel is a perfectly executed tale of intrigue and deception.For the first time in nearly forty years, an uneasy truce has been called between two neighbouring kingdoms. The war has been long and brutal, fought over the usual things: resources, land, money...Now, there is a...
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K.J. Parker's new novel is a perfectly executed tale of intrigue and deception.For the first time in nearly forty years, an uneasy truce has been called between two neighbouring kingdoms. The war has been long and brutal, fought over the usual things: resources, land, money...Now, there is a chance for peace. Diplomatic talks have begun and with them, the games. Two teams of fencers represent their nations at this pivotal moment.When the future of the world lies balanced on the point of a rapier, one misstep could mean ruin for all. Human nature being what it is, does peace really have a chance?
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780316177757 (031617775X)
ASIN: 031617775X
Publish date: July 17th 2012
Publisher: Orbit
Pages no: 449
Edition language: English
K.J. Parker ist ein Pseudonym. 17 Jahre schrieb der britische Autor Tom Holt unerkannt unter diesem Namen. Im April dieses Jahres wurde das Geheimnis gelüftet. Der Autor historischer Romane Tom Holt erfand K.J. Parker, um vorurteilsfrei schreiben zu können. Er wollte ernst genommen werden, weil sein...
Despite the fact that I have been interested in reading KJ Parker’s novels for a while now, I never really got the chance to pick one up. However, now that I have read Sharps, I can safely say that I'm not sure I will be reading more from this author, if this work is anything to go by (I'll give him...
K.J Parker is a national treasure. (Too bad I live in the US.)I mean.Damn.DAMN.
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