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Is part of A Trial of Blood and Steel Joel Shepherd , 2007 series - author novel (number 1 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 2007... 2007 Sasha
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'Sasha turns her back on her regal heritage, forsakes the life she could have as the princess in a rich kingdom, and trains instead to be a powerful warrior, fighting for the good of the people her father commands. Sasha is a princess, the like of which the highland country of Lenayin has never seen before. Spurning her royal heritage to be raised by the great warrior, Kessligh, her exquisite swordplay astonishes all who witness it. But Sasha is still young, untested in battle and often led by her rash temper. In the complex world of Lenayin loyalties, her defiant wilfulness is attracting the wrong kind of attention. Lenayin is a land almost divided by its two faiths: the Verenthane of the ruling classes and the pagan Goeren-yai, amongst whom Sasha now lives. The Goeren-yai worship swordplay and honour and begin to see Sasha as the great spirit - the Synnich - who will unite them. But Sasha is still searching for what she believes and must choose her side carefully. When the Udalyn people - the symbol of Goeren-yai pride and courage - are attacked, Sasha will face her moment of testing. How will she act? Is she ready to lead? Can she be the saviour they need her to be?' (Publisher's blurb)

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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Hachette Livre Australia , 2007 .
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      Alternative title: Sasha: A Trial of Blood and Steel
      Extent: xii, 443p.p.
      Description: illus., maps
      Note/s:
      • Cover design by Luke Causby.
      ISBN: 9780733621413 (pbk.)

Works about this Work

Fantasy Book Reviews Sue Hammond , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: Aurealis : Australian Fantasy and Science Fiction , no. 38/39 2007; (p. 201-207)

— Review of Odalisque Fiona McIntosh , 2005 single work novel ; Emissary Fiona McIntosh , 2006 single work novel ; The Immortal Prince Jennifer Fallon , 2007 single work novel ; Sasha Joel Shepherd , 2007 single work novel ; The Taste of Lightning Kate Constable , 2007 single work novel ; Weather Witch Cecilia Dart-Thornton , 2006 single work novel
Fantasy Book Reviews Sue Hammond , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: Aurealis : Australian Fantasy and Science Fiction , no. 38/39 2007; (p. 201-207)

— Review of Odalisque Fiona McIntosh , 2005 single work novel ; Emissary Fiona McIntosh , 2006 single work novel ; The Immortal Prince Jennifer Fallon , 2007 single work novel ; Sasha Joel Shepherd , 2007 single work novel ; The Taste of Lightning Kate Constable , 2007 single work novel ; Weather Witch Cecilia Dart-Thornton , 2006 single work novel
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