Sky of Swords

About “Sky of Swords”

The King's Blades is a 2000 novel by Dave Duncan. The story follows Princess Malinda, the unloved child of King Ambrose, who learned early to fight for her rights. After the king's sudden death, civil war erupts, and Malinda must navigate a dangerous web of schemes and betrayals. She can trust only the Blades of the Royal Guard, who are bound by magic to protect her. However, the Blades are in great danger, and Malinda must make a critical decision that could either save her kingdom or lead to its destruction.