Books
Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner - A sequel of sorts to Swordspoint, Privilege of the Sword is about Katherine, a down at the heels noblewoman who is educated as a swordsman by the whim of her uncle the Mad Duke Tremontaine.
Swordspoint By Ellen Kushner - After reading Privilege of the Sword I realized [...]

Nice Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld column
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