Kushner, Ellen

1991: Thomas The Rhymer

Thomas is a young and flashy balladeer who follows the various courts of the mighty while preserving a friendship with a farming couple and flirting with their pretty neighbor. Thomas...

Swordspoint

Perhaps the quintessential definition of the 'fantasy of manners' subgenre (sometimes referred to as 'mannerpunk'). It's a book that brilliantly combines elements of court intrigue, unbridled human emotion, and sword...

Thomas The Rhymer (1991)

Thomas the Rhymer  by Ellen Kushner won the 1991 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel

The Privilege Of The Sword

Though The Privilege of the Sword is actually the second in a series, the witty and intelligent novel does well a highly praised stand-alone, winner of the Locus award and...

Swordspoint: A Melodrama Of Manners

Considering the theatrical title of the book, this is a light and easy to read fantasy that manages to be equal parts refreshing and enchanting.Why it made this listWe love...