PerezReverte, Arturo

The Fencing Master

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ISBN 13:
9780099448624
author:
PerezReverte, Arturo
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
1999
Pages:
224
Genre:
Historical fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£9.99

Description

Fencing is a science that yields only one outcome: triumph or disaster. In 1868, Spain teeters on the brink of revolution. Jaime Astarloa, a master-fencer, seeks to perfect his art, while those around him discuss plots at court. His focus is on the sword thrust, a precision that demands respect. Jaime's life takes an unexpected turn when Adela de Otero appears at his door. As he takes her on as a pupil, he becomes embroiled in dark political intrigues that challenge his old-fashioned values. The boundaries between discipline and deception blur, and Jaime must confront the consequences of his pursuit. A gripping tale of obsession, loyalty, and the blurred lines between right and wrong, The Fencing Master is a story of a man's quest for perfection, set against the tumultuous backdrop of 19th-century Spain.

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