
They called her a witch. The only daughter of a long line of bladesmiths, Orsa had no choice but to take up the hammer and forge when it was her turn. But she was unlike those who came before her. Her swords are legendary—said to be undefeatable. And when she makes them, she can see their future...and the truth of the warriors who wield them. Brutal. Cruel. Unworthy of her skill. Until him. They called him a mercenary. A warrior with unmatched strength, Bruin has fought on the side of justice for a lifetime, a legend in his own right, he aids those in need, wherever, whenever he is called. He has no past and no future, living day to day for nothing but battle, until he finds a legendary sword—forged by the witch from the North—that reveals that he does have a future, and it is full of her... The Bladesmith Queen — Originally published as part of the Sword Stone Table Anthology of Arthurian retellings, the exclusive e-book edition is available via Sarah MacLean's newsletter.
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New York Times, Washington Post & USA Today bestseller Sarah MacLean is the author of historical romance novels. Translated into more than twenty-five languages, the books that make up “The MacLeaniverse” are beloved by readers worldwide. In addition to her novels, Sarah is a leading advocate for the romance genre, speaking widely on its place as a feminist text and a cultural bellwether. A columnist for the New York Times, the Washington Post and Bustle, she is the co-host of the weekly romance podcast, Fated Mates. Her work in support of romance and those who read it earned her a place on Jezebel.com's Sheroes list and led Entertainment Weekly to call her "the elegantly fuming, utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance." Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University. She lives in New York City.