The Rusted Sword
by R.D. Hero
In his prime, Raleigh had snared the vicious fighter Moshe into marriage through a mutual game of push and pull. Ten years later, Raleigh suffers from a chronic knee injury and flagging confidence, while his bond with Moshe has eroded drastically.
During yet another domestic squabble, Raleigh learns that Moshe intends to leave their home to take part in a winter sword fighting tournament. Roused by a mix of broken pride and desperation, Raleigh chooses to attend as well—in what he believes is the last chance to win back Moshe's devotion.
During yet another domestic squabble, Raleigh learns that Moshe intends to leave their home to take part in a winter sword fighting tournament. Roused by a mix of broken pride and desperation, Raleigh chooses to attend as well—in what he believes is the last chance to win back Moshe's devotion.
This was a short story about a married couple who have lost their connection over the years due to pride and misunderstandings.
Because it was so short I didn't get to know the characters very well but I liked what I did see of them. I liked the tension between them and I would've loved to have had more time with them.
It was a good book to kill the time but I don't think I would buy a copy. It just wasn't quite polished or long enough.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my free review copy.
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