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Saga of the Empire Series

Embark on an epic fantasy journey through a vast and intricate world where powerful forces collide and individual destinies shape the fate of kingdoms. Follow heroes through adventures filled with intrigue and peril as they strive to protect their homeland from encroaching darkness. This series offers a rich tapestry of lore, deep history, and complex characters that will captivate any reader.

Mistress of the Empire
Servant of the Empire
Daughter of the Empire

Recommended Reading Order

  1. Daughter of the Empire

    • 421 pages
    • 15 hours of reading

    An epic tale of adventure and intrigue, Daughter of the Empire is fantasy of the highest order by two of the most talented writers in the field today. Magic and murder engulf the realm of Kelewan. Fierce warlords ignite a bitter blood feud to enslave the empire of Tsuranuanni. While in the opulent Imperial courts, assassins and spy-master plot cunning and devious intrigues against the rightful heir. Now Mara, a young, untested Ruling lady, is called upon to lead her people in a heroic struggle for survival. But first she must rally an army of rebel warriors, form a pact with the alien cho-ja, and marry the son of a hated enemy. Only then can Mara face her most dangerous foe of all—in his own impregnable stronghold.

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    4.3

  2. Servant of the Empire

    • 827 pages
    • 29 hours of reading

    Mara of the Arcoma, a powerful figure in the Empire, skillfully navigates the political landscape. When she discovers a nobleman among a group of Midkemia slaves, she draws him into her political battles, complicating her already intricate power dynamics.

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    4.3

  3. Mistress of the Empire

    • 688 pages
    • 25 hours of reading

    The world on the other side of the rift: Kelewan, a land seething with political intrigue and deadly conspiracies. Following the opulent panoply of Daughter Of The Empire and the dazzling pageantry of Servant Of The Empire comes the resounding conclusion to the Empire trilogy. Besieged by spies and rival houses, stalked by a secret and merciless brotherhood of assassins, the brilliant Lady Mara of the Acoma faces the most deadly challenge she has ever known. The fearsome Black Robes see Mara as the ultimate threat to their ancient power. In search of allies who will join her against them, Mara must travel beyond civilization's borders and even into the hives of the alien cho-ja. As those near and dear to her fall victim to many enemies, Mara cries out for vengeance. Drawing on all of her courage and guile she prepares to fight her greatest battle of all--for her life, her home, and the Empire itself.

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    4.4