Lady Blade, Lord Fighter

by Sharon Green

The Silver Gleaming Company ....

had been like a family to Lady Sofaltis, daughter of Duke Rilfe, Since her father first sent her off to live with her aunt so she could learn proper behavior. The duke would have been horrified to discover that far from becoming some dainty court lady, Sofaltis had become an expert swordswoman, a Blade, member of an elite fighting corps.

And then the duke's emissary came to escort Sofaltis home after the bizarre disappearance of her brothers. But once home, Sofaltis learned her father had chosen a husband for her without her consent, a man named Kylin, who seemed scarecely able to protect even himself. Sofaltis was not about to go meekly along with such plans, especially not when she began to suspect that Kylin was a spy for the unknown enemy that was undermining the kingdom.

Yet unforseen circumstances and a magical gift of the gods would soon force Sofaltis and Kylin to unite against the danger that threatened to destroy their entire world ....

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, High Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction

366 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 1987

About the author

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Attended New York University and graduated with a B.A. in 1963. Married in 1963, had three sons, divorced in 1976. Raised the sons, Andy, Brian and Curtis, alone in New Jersey. Worked for AT&T as a shareowner correspondent, then as an all-around assistant in a construction company, then sold bar steel for an import firm. Left that job as assistant sales manager. I've been writing full time since 1984.

Hobbies: knitting, crocheting, Tae Kwon Do, fencing, archery, shooting, jigsaw puzzles, logic problems, math problems, not cooking.

Don't do my own research, since if I did I'd stay with that and never get any writing done. I usually can finish a novel of about 120,000 words in about three months.

Reviews

[Melania Ramona · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story somehow got under my skin (I said the story, because, frankly, the author's style is awful). I just had to see how it ends. You can imagine my disapointment with the ending - I mean, was that an ending or a slap in the face? Sofaltis made me mad. I found her imature and spoiled. This is supposed to be feminism? I get she is mad people (men) make decisions for her, but they happen to be good, logical decisions. Yes, she has a right to be mad, but not plain stupid. I mean, she doesn't change at all. And the author's view on sex... Maybe I'm old fashioned, but really, do you have to just sleep with anybody whenever you feel like it (even to relieve stress) to be a liberated woman?
I heard recently the sequel is on the market (after 10 years). But, again, it doesn't end. And it's expensive, too. Sharon Green should be ashamed of herself. She has a good imagination, but it's not like she's this great writer...

[Delaney Parent · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to like it, but the heroine ended up being incredibly belligerent and insufferable by the end that it was hard to sympathize with her. And not only that, the hero believed he was "owed" her through his "betrothal rights" and was not afraid to remind anyone who asked. The book shows its age with its questionable depictions of consent. The pacing was also wild with this one, since 75% of the book was spent on building the main "romance" and the majority of plot happened in the last 40 pages. So much was set up to make a compelling sequel but never happened, which almost makes it more painful that I read the whole thing

[BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember reading this book and thinking, how come there aren't more sci-fi stories with strong women? This was one of the first for me. Most of them, women are strong in will and character, but not fighters. This one, she's a fighter and I really liked this aspect. In all these years, it still sticks to me. What I don't like is at the end she still has to be with a man. A man over powers her and this is a reoccurring theme with Ms. Green. Although to be truthful, the man usually ends up wanting to be a partner but the woman is too thick headed and into some kind of fatalistic dilemma created within her own head.

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this book. Its one of the few that I've been able to read again and again. Its good for those who like femenist stories, or adventure of the heart. Its sad sometimes, its happy others, and has more than enough to keep you hooked to the very end. I'd like to see if there's a sequel, but there doesn't appear to be one, which kind of makes me sad.

[Tiffany · Rating 2 out of 5]

I agree with some of the other reviews. Her attitude is weird and quite frankly gets old when she runs off and does stupid thinks. That being said, it is an OK book. But not something I loved.

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good premise, but I thought the heroine was just a touch too independent and willful. I starting pitying the hero which did it in.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the characters and the interaction. Very visual writing.
Just need a book two.....