# The Privilege of the Sword - Hardcover

by **Ellen Kushner** (Author)

"Unholy fun, and wholly fun . . . an elegant riposte, dazzlingly executed."--Gregory Maguire

"Spiced with humor and spot-on period detail."--_Library Journal_ (starred review)

Sent to live with her uncle, Katherine imagines a rich and luxurious life. Her dreams evaporate when she discovers her uncle wants her to be something never before seen: a swordswoman.

**Ellen Kushner** is the author of _Swordspoint._

### Author Biography

Ellen Kushner is a novelist, performer, and public radio personality. Her work includes the weekly national public radio series PRI's Sound & Spirit with Ellen Kushner, the recording The Golden Dreydl: A Klezmer 'Nutcracker' for Chanukah (Rykodisc CD) and a live performance piece, Esther: The Feast of Masks.

**Number of Pages:** 376

**Dimensions:** 1.21 x 8.58 x 6.24 IN

**Publication Date:** September 01, 2006

## Details

- **Price:** 35.0 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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