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Synopsis
[Book Nine of The Dray Prescot series] The problem with being a spy is that you have to make friends with the enemy. Dray Prescot, Earthman, who had become prince of Vallia, was the kind of man who always stood by his friends. So in his quest to learn the war secrets of Hamal, empire of the aircraft-makers, Dray found himself not only becoming comrade to some of its greatest warriors but of championing the very life of its cruelly beautiful queen. Although Dray's devotion to his glorious princess Delia never flagged, his mission, and his life, was perilously balanced upon the razor-edged blades of loyalty versus duty...
Is Bladesman of Antares appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Classic sword and sorcery adventure with strong combat violence typical of 1970s pulp fantasy. Romance subplot remains fairly chaste despite love triangle tension.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, deception, and political violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who love old-school planetary adventure with sword fights and spies will enjoy this space-opera-meets-fantasy tale.