{"title":"Catherine Thrush","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-maestros-daughter-paperback","title":"The Maestro's Daughter - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe was born to the sword, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eforbidden to wield it, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eand destined to defy them all.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Tuscany, young Francesca DiCesare watches from the shadows as her father trains noble sons in the art of the blade. But in a world where swords belong to men, her dream of becoming a fencer is impossible-unless she dares to seize it for herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen an English noble arrives at her father's famed fencing school, Francesca finds the perfect opportunity. In secret, she strikes a dangerous bargain; lessons by moonlight in exchange for a forbidden friendship. but as rivalries simmer and tempers flare, Francesca's defiance sets off a chain of events that will test her courage, her honor, and her heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBetrayal looms, love falters, and tragedy strikes when a duel turns deadly. Faced with the weight of her choices, Francesca must decide whether to bow to the world's rules or carve her own path-one forged in steel and sacrifice.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Maestro's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e is the thrilling first book in the Lady Blade series, a sweeping tale of ambition, honor, and the girl who dared to stand among men.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565638553823,"sku":"9781954686182","price":22.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/IePDbN2FrV9781954686182.webp?v=1783943698"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/catherine-thrush.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}