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T. Kingfisher is the pen name of Ursula Vernon, an American author and illustrator known for her fantasy novels, fairy-tale retellings, and humorous storytelling.
Known for: Swordheart
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Swordheart
Halla inherits a magical sword containing the soul of a warrior named Sarkis. Together, they embark on a journey filled with humor, danger, and unexpected romance as they confront magical threats and bureaucratic absurdities in a richly imagined fantasy world.
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From Despair to Awakening
When my husband died, I, Halla, believed my own life had no further meaning. His relatives had treated me as little more than furniture, and though I’d worked faithfully, all I received was emptiness—and, strangely, a sword. A simple fate, I thought: fade quietly and take control of my exit. But fat...
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The Journey and the Companions
Like all great journeys, ours did not unfold smoothly—or sensibly. The countryside was thick with bandits and magical nuisances, some dangerous, others simply ridiculous. Sarkis, always vigilant, responded to threats with the instincts of a professional soldier. I, not yet accustomed to the idea of ...
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About T. Kingfisher
T. Kingfisher is the pen name of Ursula Vernon, an American author and illustrator known for her fantasy novels, fairy-tale retellings, and humorous storytelling. Her works often blend whimsy with emotional depth and have won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards.
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T. Kingfisher is the pen name of Ursula Vernon, an American author and illustrator known for her fantasy novels, fairy-tale retellings, and humorous storytelling.
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