Jaime Astarloa is a master-fencer of the old school, priding himself on the precision, dignity and honour of his ancient art; When Jaime takes her on as a pupil he finds himself embroiled in dark political intrigues against which his old-fashioned values are no protection. Publisher: Vintage Publishing Author(s): Arturo Perez-Reverte Translator: Margaret Jull Costa Number of pages: 224 Publication date: 1999 Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 15 Cover type: Paperback / softback