The Sword Maker
Author(s): Robert Barr
Genre(s): Published 1900 Onward
Narrators: Roman Noble, Lynne T, Theseus Francis, Josh Kibbey, Rita Boutros, ToddHW, KevinMears, Kathryn Cummins, DJRickyV, Skweeky, Campbell Schelp
Number of Chapters: 24
Length: 11 hours and 44 minutes
Language: English
Times are hard in Frankfort. Defeat in war, weak leadership, trade blockades and a starving population lead to a restive and unhappy citizenry. The one thing Frankfort does have is the best three sword-makers in the country, who form a guild to try and find solutions to the economic problems assailing the city. One day, a stranger appears: an instructor in swordsmanship and the craft of sword-making. Despite not being licensed to carry a sword in the city, he promises the guild he can help them make their fortunes and lead the city out of the recession. - Summary by Lynne Thompson