Sisters of Sword and Shadow

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What if the Knights of the Round Table had a female counterpart? An epic Arthurian fantasy reimagining from the UK 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 beautiful leather‑clad woman rides up and offers to take her away, Cass doesn hesitate to join her.  She is introduced to the Sisterhood of Silk Knights – a group of women 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 the destiny of her sisterhood. Introducing Laura Bates’ fantasy debut, the first in a breathtaking and sweeping duology, exploring questions about power, courage and the stories we tell about the past.

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