Crown Duel (Crown & Court #1-2)
by Sherwood Smith
Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 19.5K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 471 pages.
About Crown Duel
Battle on and off the field, with sword and fan, with might and manners...It begins in a cold and shabby tower room, where young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill prepared, a war that threatens the homes and lives of the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, when the bloody fighting is done and a fragile peace is at hand. Although she wants to turn her back on politics and the crown, Meliara is summoned to the royal palace. There, she soon discovers, friends and enemies look alike, and intrigue fills the dance halls and the drawing rooms. If she is to survive, Meliara must learn a whole new way of fighting--with wit and words and secret alliances. In war, at least, she knew whom she could trust. Now she can trust no one. The Firebird edition of Crown Duel combines the hardcover editions of Crown Duel and Court Duel-and features a never-before-published story by Sherwood Smith!
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sherwood Smith |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 471 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,546 |
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What genre is Crown Duel?
Crown Duel is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Crown Duel worth reading?
Based on 19.5K reader ratings, Crown Duel has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Crown Duel?
Crown Duel has 471 pages.
Who wrote Crown Duel?
Crown Duel was written by Sherwood Smith. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Crown Duel?
The ISBN-13 for Crown Duel is 9780142301520.0.
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