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Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters/People edit
- Richard St. Vier: The best swordsman in the city.
- Alec: A former student at the University; St. Vier's lover.
- Duchess Tremontaine: One of the most popular hostesses in the city.
- Lord Horn: Lover of the former Crescent Chancellor; no longer a major political power.
- Lord Halliday: The current Crescent Chancellor, looking to be reelected despite the law against a man holding the post for four straight terms.
- Duke of Karleigh: A member of the Council of Lords; opposed to Lord Halliday's reelection.
- Michael Godwin: Representative to the Council of Lords for his father, Lord Godwin, who prefers to remain in the country tending to his estates.
- Master Vincent Applethorpe: A former swordsman who lost his arm years before; now teaches sword-fighting to those who can pay.
- Lord Ferris: Current Dragon Chancellor to the Council of Lords; only 32, and missing his left eye.
- Ginnie Vandal: A woman in Riverside who manages Hugo, a swordsman.
- Katherine Blount: Formerly a Riverside pickpocket and friend of St. Vier; now works as Lord Ferris' chambermaid.
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- Diane
- Rosalie
- Bertram
- Marie
- Willie
- Christopher
- David
- Montague
- Asper
- Mary Halliday
- Olivia
- Tony
- Devin
- Rodge
- Helena
- Gratiana
- De Mans
- Master St Vier
- Lady Halliday
- Basil Halliday
- Berowne
- Sam Bonner
- Grayson
- Chris Nevilleson
- Lydia
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First Sentence edit
SNOW WAS FALLING ON RIVERSIDE, GREAT WHITE feather-puffs that veiled the cracks in the facades of its ruined houses; slowly softening the harsh contours of jagged roof and fallen beam.
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This is book 1 of 3 in Riverside. (standard series)
Followed by The Privilege of the Sword.
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- Ellen Kushner (Author)
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Publication Date: November 1987
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Publication Date: November 1987
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- Dewey: 823.914
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