Initially, I thought of Diana and Lisbeth as a sharp contrast but the next question is how other heroines shape up in relation to these two and SM Stirling's Crown Princess Orlaith maybe occupies an intermediate position?
Orlaith
wholesome
sexually active as a Wiccan
daughter of a hero and a heroine
military and political skills
faculties enhanced by the Sword (like a supernatural computer?)
cheerful and sociable
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Kaor, Paul!
One thing I noticed about Princess Orlaith and her use of sex was how she learned the need to be careful about that. Not just for the obvious reasons but for POLITICAL reasons. She had to be careful whom she had for boy friends because eventually she would have to marry and try to have children. I said "try" because I got a hint or two that for one reason or another, the princess might not be able to have children. And Prince John really does not want to become High King in succession and inherit that uncanny Sword!
Sean
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