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Elantris

Immerse yourself in a world of political intrigue and ancient magic, where a once-glorious city has fallen into a cursed ruin. Follow the intertwined destinies of characters struggling to understand and break a devastating affliction. This narrative explores profound themes of sacrifice, hope, and redemption against a backdrop of decay and despair. It's a compelling tale of the human spirit's resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

The Emperor's Soul. Die Seele des Königs, englische Ausgabe
The Emperor's Soul
Elantris

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    Elantris

    • 638 pages
    • 23 hours of reading
    4.2(254347)Add rating

    In 2005, Brandon Sanderson made his debut with an epic fantasy that stood out in the market. To mark its tenth anniversary, Tor is reissuing it in a special edition, offering a new opportunity for readers to discover Sanderson's work. This edition features a preface by Dan Wells, the first to read the completed novel, and a new afterword by Sanderson detailing the book's creation and its significance within the Cosmere, the interconnected universe of his novels. An expanded "Ars Arcanum" appendix is also included, providing fans with more technical insights into the book's magic system. This work marked a significant milestone for both Sanderson and the epic fantasy genre, warranting this special edition, a rare honor previously given only to Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will be thrilled to explore this beloved title. Other works by Sanderson include The Cosmere series, The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn trilogy, and several standalone novels. His diverse body of work continues to captivate readers, making this reissue a highly anticipated event.

    Elantris
  2. The Emperor's Soul

    • 175 pages
    • 7 hours of reading
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    Sentenced to death after attempting to steal the emperor's scepter, Shai, a Forger, is given one chance to save her own life, using it to try to create a new soul for the nearly dead emperor.

    The Emperor's Soul
  3. 2013 Hugo Winner From the best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy and the co-author of the final three books of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series comes the tale of a heretic thief who is the only hope for the survival of an empire. Shai is a Forger, a foreigner who can flawlessly copy and re-create any item by rewriting its history with skillful magic. Although condemned to death after trying to steal the emperor's scepter, she is given one opportunity to save herself. Despite the fact that her skill as a Forger is considered an abomination by her captors, Shai will attempt to create a new soul for the emperor, who is almost dead from the attack of assassins. Delving deeply into his life, she discovers Emperor Ashravan's truest nature--and the opportunity to exploit it. Her only possible ally is one who is truly loyal to the emperor, but councilor Gaotona must overcome his prejudices to understand that her forgery is as much artistry as it is deception. Skillfully deducing the machinations of her captors, Shai needs a perfect plan to escape. The fate of the kingdom lies in one impossible task. Is it possible to create a forgery of a soul so convincing that it is better than the soul itself?

    The Emperor's Soul. Die Seele des Königs, englische Ausgabe