The double-edged sword
Sarah Pinborough
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at 250 WPM5h 34m
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The double-edged sword
Published
2011
Publisher
Gollancz, an imprint of The Orion Publishing Group
Pages
334
ISBN-13
9781473221895
ISBN-10
1473221897
Description
Finmere Tingewick Smith was abandoned on the steps of the Old Bailey. Under the guardianship of the austere Judge Harlequin Brown and the elderly gentlemen of Orrery House, Fin has grown up under a very strange set of rules. He spends alternate years at two very different schools and now he's tired of the constant lies to even his best friends, to hide the insanity of his double life. Neither would believe the truth. But on his sixteenth birthday, everything changes. The Judge is killed, stabbed in the chest with a double-edged sword that's disturbingly familiar. Fin must investigate or risk being accused of committing it himself, and from that moment on, Fin is catapulted into an extraordinary adventure. Through the Doorway in Fin's London, a hole in the boundaries of Existence, lies another London and now both are in grave danger. For the Knights of Nowhere have kidnapped the Storyholder, the keeper of the Five Eternal Stories which weave the worlds together. Because of the Knights' actions, a black storm is coming, bringing madness with it. Fin may be just sixteen, but he has a long, dark journey ahead of him if he is to rescue the Storyholder and save Existence!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The double-edged sword?
This edition of The double-edged sword has approximately 334 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The double-edged sword?
For most readers, The double-edged sword typically takes between 6h 58m and 4h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 83,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 83,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The double-edged sword?
The estimated word count for The double-edged sword is approximately 83,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The double-edged sword?
The double-edged sword was written by Sarah Pinborough.
When was The double-edged sword published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.