Swordsman's Legacy (Rogue Angel #15)

by Alex Archer

Book Overview

In need of a break from work and some recent near-death adventures, archaeologist Annja Creed visits France to indulge one of her greatest fantasies: finding D'Artagnan's lost sword. The rapier was a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373621337
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Gold Eagle
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.6" x 0.8" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Research is key

When Alex Archer is at his best, Annja combines research with historical tidbits, travel descriptions (not always accurate but fascinating) and blazing martial arts action to thwart evil. This tale, while not technically ancient enough to rate as archaeology, is an excellent addition to the series and includes some cloning benefits and potential risks. One ongoing complaint in Rogue Angel is his description of the food at Tito's restaurant. He should have earned enough revenue by now to afford a $4 Cuban cookbook. Tacos and tamales are Mexican fare, not Cuban! Pretty sloppy for a researcher.

It was ok...

This was an okay installment to the Rogue Angel series. I hope this trend towards passing fluff is temporary, it's starting to feel like filler instead of story; Annja seems a bit, well less than who she was in earlier books. It's ok as it does continue the backstory with Annja and Roux but I agree the lack of Garin was disappointing.

15th installment in the Rogue Angel series

Annja is asked to accompany Ascher Vallois, a colleague she met online, to uncover the legendary sword of seventeenth century, musketeer D'Artagnan. Ascher admits to being a treasure hunter, but Annja can't resist the obsession she has for the story of the relic. But another mysterious man is after the sword and the secret it carries as well. And both Ascher and Annja find themselves in mortal danger. As a fan of Alexandre Dumas' tales, I found myself immediately pulled into the search for D'Artagnan's sword and secret. Swordsman's Legacy contains everything that makes this series great: archeology, history, mystery, action, adventure, suspense, a bit of fantasy, and fascinating artifacts. The newest writer to the Alex Archer/Rogue Angel team is a female by the name of Michele Hauf. She has flawlessly blended history with fiction, and made for an incredibly intriguing and exciting story. And as the main character of Annja is a female, we are able to see her a bit more (believably) emotional as far as her relationships and romance entanglements. Annja is well-described as strong and independent, yet a bit self-conscious when it comes to men with whom she could develop feelings. The story jumps back and forth from supposed events in the seventeenth century to present day, as "history" unfolds to the reader just as the story unfolds to Annja. This installment has easily become one of my top favorites in the series. I hope Hauf continues to write many more for Rogue Angel.