Lady Blade

Born to the sword, forbidden to wield it, now her blade is the only thing keeping her alive. Francesca DiCesare fought to convince her father, a world-renowned fencing maestro, to teach her the sword-finally becoming his star pupil. But when her father dies by the blade, Francesca kills his murderer, leaving her to carry his uncompromising Code of Honor. Forced to flee or face the hangman, she takes to the seas, where fate thrusts her into a treacherous world of pirates, storms, and stolen gold. Captured by the ruthless yet enigmatic Captain Will Massey who is intrigued by her skill with a sword, Francesca must fight to survive-and to protect the innocent. Torn between her vow to uphold justice and the unforgiving demands of pirate life, she grapples with haunting choices and a growing bond with the very man she swore to resist. From the blood-soaked decks of the Caribbean to the perilous jungles of Panama, Francesca faces danger, betrayal, and the ultimate test of wills. Can Francesca forge a new path for herself, or will the tides of destiny drag her into darkness forever?

Pagina's: 353, Paperback, Urban Realms