Sisters of sword and shadow
Bates, Laura, 1986-2023
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What if the Knights of the Round Table had been women? An epic fantasy from the UK's leading and bestselling feminist writer Laura Bates - perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas. What if the Knights of the Round Table had a female counterpart? An epic Arthurian fantasy reimagining from the UK's leading and bestselling feminist writer, Laura Bates, for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.'An interesting thing happens, when a man is defeated in combat by a woman . . . He tells nobody.' Destined for an arranged marriage, Cass dreams of freedom. So when a fierce and beautiful leather-clad woman rides up and offers to take her away, Cass doesn't hesitate to join her. She is introduced to the Sisters of Sword and Shadow - a group of female knights training to fight, protect their community and right the wrongs of men. Drawn into a world of ancient feuds, glorious battles, and deadly intrigue, Cass soon discovers she holds a power that could change not only her own fate but that of her entire sisterhood. Introducing Laura Bates' fantasy debut, the first in a breathtaking and sweeping duology, exploringquestions about power, courage and the stories we tell about the past. Praise forSisters of Sword and Shadow: `Sisters of Sword and Shadow is absolutely brilliant. Beautiful, fierce, and furious - full of the power and magic of sisterhood in every sense. I loved it.' Katherine Webber, bestselling author of Twin Crowns `An empowering and courageous tale of a daring sisterhood in which true chivalry means fighting for what you believe in.' Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen `A dazzling tale of courage, power and sisterhood, with a heroine to truly root for. I loved every breathtaking minute of this fierce, feminist epic fantasy.' Catherine Doyle, bestselling author of Twin Crowns
Main title:
Sisters of sword and shadow / Laura Bates.
Author:
Bates, Laura, 1986-, author
Imprint:
London : Simon & Schuster, 2023.
Collation:
388 pages ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781398520042 (hbk)9781471187605 (ebook)
Dewey class:
823.92JCYF
LC class:
PZ7.1.B3
Local class:
FIC.JYAF
Language:
English
Subject:
Young adult fictionFantasy fictionOlder Teenage FictionFantasy and MagicChildren's / Teenage fiction & true storiesChildren's / Teenage fiction: General fictionChildren's / Teenage fiction: Historical fictionChildren's / Teenage fiction: Action & adventure storiesChildren's / Teenage fiction: Fantasy & magical realismChildren's / Teenage general interest: Mysteries & the unexplainedChildren's / Teenage fiction: Traditional storiesEuropec 500 CE to c 1000 CEc 1000 CE to c 1500
BRN:
3599126