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The Privilege of the Sword

Book cover of The Privilege of the Sword
The Privilege of the SwordEllen KushnerRiverside, book 2

Characters in The Privilege of the Sword

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Alec Campion

  • Katherine Talbert

    A sheltered young woman from a rural background who is drawn into the capital's dangerous underworld after her uncle, the Duke of Riverside, forces her to learn swordplay.

Supporting characters

  • The Mad Duke of Riverside

    Katherine's eccentric and secretive uncle, a powerful nobleman who sets Katherine on an unconventional path through the city.

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