Title: A slow but satisfying read
Review: This is rather slow reading, a baroque armchair rather than a Porsche seat, so to speak. In fact, it took me almost two months to finish, escaping from time to time into this richly painted, unnamed fantasy world, the hero a young girl educated in violation of all manners by her uncle, the Mad Duke. Which is of course Alec, whom we met in Swordspoint as not so young student. Like "Swordspoint", this novel is more about atmosphere and characters than storyline, and even the intrigues are not all too subtle this time -- it does not matter. So prepare a cup of tea, fill your bath tub, or whatever you do to relax, and enjoy.
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