To Die by the Sword

== To Die by the Sword ==
"To Die by the Sword" is a story by Helen Angrove in the anthology Tales of the Civil War edited by Philip Purser-Hallard for Obverse Books.
== Synopsis ==
Y, an androgynous Descartian Detective, investigates one of the increasingly common Potent Weapon related homicides in the City. Along the way Y is aided and abetted by a child method actor currently performing as a Dickensian orphan and uncover an underground criminal organisation dedicated to freeing people. Freeing them from immortality....
== Notes ==
* It is still impossible to detect if a blade is a Potent Weapon, but precautions have been taken against explosives, fire arms and other, more exotic, Potent Weapons.
* Explosive sniffer dogs are a tried and trusted tool in detecting Potent explosives. 
* Re-enactments of "The Princess Bride" are one of the attractions to be found in the City.