Review: A four star steampunk fantasy!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2011
This is the second book in a series and I didn't read the first book.  This didn't prevent me from understanding and enjoying the story.  But the fact that this book was enjoyable makes me want to go back and read the first book.The story focuses on Don Lorenzo who is an Spanish ex-soldier who now runs a fencing school with his Incan wife.  The story reads at a good pace and has just enough adventure to keep your attention.  You find yourself drawn to the characters and wanting everything to turn out right for Don Lorenzo and his friends.The genre is the Steampunk with a twist of an alternative earth.  I wasn't aware of this when I started reading the book so it took a couple of chapters to realize that all the characters where from the same time.If you are looking for a well written book that has adventure, fantasy, romance, and even a little humor; then read The Broken Sword.  This is the second book by Joseph Lewis that I have read and look forward to the next one.