12-06-2007, 12:33 AM
OK, haven't seen the TV show, but the books are fun, Fun , FUN! Noir meets magic in downtown present-day Chicago. Our hero, Harry Dresden, lists his occupation as "Wizard" and operates like a private detective. The magical world, however is never far away and it can be pretty nasty. Read 'em in order as there is a story arc and character development throughout the books.
In the Tudor Period, Fencing Masters were classified in the Vagrancy Laws along with Actors, Gypsys, Vagabonds, Sturdy Rogues, and the owners of performing bears.