Book description
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 of skill and chance. 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.
Packed with sharp edges and provocative points, Sharps may be the
book that fantasy readers have been waiting for ... the long-awaited
gateway drug to Parker's entire world Pornokitsch Sharps is a book of
subtly, nuance and rather fun adventure that is masterfully executed.
And it only gets better the more you think about it ... Any fan of
fantasy that is looking for more than the traditional absolutely needs
to be reading her work Nethspace Having worked in journalism and the
law, K. J. Parker now writes and makes things out of wood and metal.
