Jehan, who hides the fact that she's a woman in order to do what she loves: fight in tournaments. Josselin, her loyal traveling and sparring companion, with lofty ideals and empty pockets, who fights for money but won't admit it. Both broke, they're looked after by Paulin, Jehan's wily squire. But Paulin's wits might just be about to land them in the biggest, most perilous pickle they've ever been in. For Josselin has set his sights on a mysterious knight all in black, who's never been defeated. And in a dangerous wagering scene run by the hulking mercenary Oddard, Jehan has bet more than his masters can ever repay...

• TPB
  6/28/2023