The Burnished Blade
Welcome readers, to a tale of love, intrigue, and high adventure -
The flaming martyrdom of Joan of Arc opens this historical romance in France at the dawn of the Renaissance. Among the onlookers at that terrible spectacle was Pierre, a frightened boy whom Hugh, the armourer, had rescued that morning on the road outside of Rouen.
Under Hugh’s tutelage, Pierre learns the close guarded secrets of the armourer’s trade. But he is destined not to use them, for his adventures begin while he is still young. Involved in a student brawl, he is unjustly charged with murder and must leave Rouen. Soon he is apprenticed to the richest merchant in France.
In his travels Pierre is sent to Trebizond on the trail of jewel and opium smugglers where he leaves behind the glitter of the court of France, for the Trapezuntian empire on the border of the Black Sea in Asia Minor.
Published in 1948, this First Edition by the MacMillan is in lovely condition.
The dustcover, as seen in the image shows signs of wear on the edges but no discoloration, texture damage, or obscuration of the images has occurred.
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The interior of the book is pristine. The paper, a heavy vellum, and a pleasantly readable font.
Owner’s mark is placed in stamp on the first blank page (1/2 inch by 1/2 inch).
This book has been republished most recently in 2007 as a paper back. Give yourself or someone you love this unique collector’s item with high ranking for story interest, readability, and enjoyment as well.
