Why read The Sword of Vivienne?

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Vivienne Underwood disguises herself as a man to fight alongside Henry V. She returns from Agincourt a seasoned warrior. Joan of Arc charges Vivienne to use her powers for women, not just for king and country. Vivienne wields her sword across centuries of war, witch burnings, and progress for women.

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1 author picked The Sword of Vivienne as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Kathy Labriola

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If anyone had told me that I would love a novel about a queer female vampire during the 1500's in France, I would have laughed in their face! However, this book is an absolute page-turner!

Even though I generally don't like vampires, medieval war stories, or fictionalized historical epics, this book really sucked me into its irresistible vortex as Vivienne fights for her country disguised as a man, and comes home with some great skills with a sword.

In this fictionalized universe, she meets Joan of Arc just before her capture and being burned at the stake, and is persuaded…

From Kathy's 3 favorite reads in 2026.