Fencing is not a game but a science. The outcome is invariably the same: triumph or disaster, life or death...
It is 1868; Spain teeters on the brink of revolution. Jaime Astarloa is a master-fencer of the old school, priding himself on the precision, dignity and honour of his ancient art; his friends spend their days in cafes discussing plots at court, but Jaime''s obsession is to perfect the irresistible sword thrustThen Adela de Otero, violet-eyed and enigmatic, appears at his door. When Jaime takes her on as a pupil he finds himself embroiled in dark political intrigues against which his old-fashioned values are no protection.
Format |
Häftad |
Omfång |
224 sidor |
Språk |
Engelska |
Förlag |
Vintage Publishing |
Utgivningsdatum |
1999-12-30 |
ISBN |
9780099448624 |