{"product_id":"first-the-blade-clemence-dane-9781023551519","title":"First the Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eClemence Dane's \"First the Blade: A Comedy of Growth\" is a delightful historical fiction exploring the complexities of betrothal and marriage. This engaging comedy of manners offers a sharp social satire woven into a timeless romance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet against a backdrop of historical intrigue, the novel examines the societal pressures and personal expectations surrounding courtship. With wit and keen observation, Dane crafts a narrative that resonates with enduring themes of love, duty, and self-discovery. Readers will appreciate the humorous and insightful portrayal of relationships as characters navigate the intricate dance of finding their place in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"First the Blade\" remains a captivating read, offering a blend of historical detail, romantic entanglement, and astute social commentary. Experience the charm and enduring appeal of this classic work of fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clemence Dane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023551519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023551519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.51d","brand":"Clemence Dane","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48872086864127,"sku":"9781023551519","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/first-the-blade-clemence-dane-9781023551519","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}