Book Details

In "Daggerbound," a fantasy novel by T. Kingfisher, Learned Edmund, a 27-year-old scholar, leaves the Temple of the Many-Armed God after years of attempting to reform its entrenched misogyny. Tasked with delivering books and an ornamental sword to a scholar in Archon's Glory, he is ambushed by bandits. In his defense, he draws the sword, summoning the Dervish, an immortal warrior bound to the blade for centuries. The Dervish, initially hoping Edmund will die to free him, tends to Edmund's wounds, and they form an uneasy partnership. Their journey is fraught with challenges, including bandits, a dragon, and a fanatical cult seeking the sword. As they confront these dangers, Edmund and the Dervish develop a deep bond, leading to unexpected love. The novel explores themes of freedom, duty, and the complexities of relationships.