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Book one in the magnificent Empire Trilogy by bestselling authors Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts, now available in ebook format.

Enter the mysterious and exotic world of Kelewan…

Mara, the youngest child of the ancient and noble Acoma family, is about to take her pledge of servitude to the goddess Lashima when the ceremony is disrupted by news of her father and brother’s death in battle.

Despite her grief, as the only surviving member of her house, Mara must now take up the mantles of Ruling Lady. But she soon discovers betrayal at the heart of her family’s loss, and the Acoma’s enemies have brought her house to the brink of utter destruction.

Daughter of the Empire is the magnificent first book in The Empire Trilogy by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts.

Mara, an inexperienced political player, must draw on all her wit, intelligence and cunning to navigate the ruthless Game of the Council, regain the honour of House Acoma and secure the future of her family. But with assassins waiting around every corner, it might take everything Mara has simply to survive.

Daughter of the Empire is the first in Feist and Wurts’ wonderful epic trilogy – one of the most successful fantasy collaborations of all time. The trilogy continues with the second book, Servant of the Empire.

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Print Length: 434 pages
Publisher: HarperVoyager (13 September 2012)
Sold by: HarperCollins Publishers (AU)
Language: English
ASIN: B0092HPYKS
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #16,766 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #66 in Political Fiction (Books)
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Ben Allen

Good, but not as good as Feist.

30 January 2015

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A very good read, although there is no doubt it is not as great as Feist's stand alone books. More of a political thriller, with only sporadic 'action' scenes. I will definitely read the remaining series, but only after I have read the main storyline.

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Lindy

Un-put-downable

21 February 2019

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Faultess storytelling - a breathtaking novel with depth, detail and characters that ooze 'realness'. I keep coming back to this much loved series.

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Wynne L.

My Favorite Book Series of All Time

12 March 2016 - Published on Amazon.com

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One of the most intelligently egalitarian novels I've ever read. A realistic examination of a fascinating young reformer, called away from the quiet life of a nun as the last remaining survivor of an assassination attempt on her entire family. As she fights to avenge her father and brother alongside strong warriors and advisers who had served her family well, she uses her wit and ingenuity to tackle the challenges of rulership--one of which will always be staying alive in this brutal society. (One inspired by feudal Asian and Native American culture to a degree, if I'm not mistaken, but with its own special flair as well.)

Mara is a heroine and role model engineered to inspire the reader to think outside the box. She's human, but she's marvelously sharp-minded and compassionate at the same time. While Feist's female characters in his solo work often failed to impress, Mara does not. Janny Wurts seems to make up for his deficits (perhaps he makes up for hers as well; I've not read her solo work yet) and together they carved a pure masterpiece.

I wish I could gift this trilogy to everyone I know. It's brilliant, it has appeal whatever your gender, and whatever your personal tastes there'll be something to intrigue you. Even though it's political in ways, the backstabbing and venomous nature of this vicious society with its cruel laws is unspeakably fascinating. This is a person daring to challenge the status quo of a stagnating culture, which any American tired of their political system can identify with as wish fulfillment. There are tales of romance sprinkled in, but they are far from trite or rosy or maudlin; there is real peril to happiness and there are issues larger than love. The battles are heart-pounding because they are so personal. It's not as evil as Game of Thrones, but you will end up wondering which of your most-beloved characters will survive, and how.

I reread these books every year or so and they never get boring. Worth every penny and much more. Vastly under-rated and under-recognized. I hope that this changes.

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John Kang

Spectacular Worldbuilding, and Amazing Heroine

17 December 2018 - Published on Amazon.com

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Though I am not familiar with the Riftwar Cyle, the setting of Daughter of the Empire is distinctly Second World Low Fantasy. I categorize it as Low Fantasy, as there is no evident magic in Book 1; though the same could be said about Game of Thrones until later on.

Whether or not the characters were Asian, I couldn’t tell; but with an Emperor-like figure ruling in name, but a Shogun-like figure known as the Warlord ruling in fact, it felt like Warring States Japan. The comparisons continue, with a “Game of the Council” representing the plotting, alliance-building, backstabbing, and warfare that has to follow exacting conventions.

Untrained in this Game of the Council, sole POV character Mara must quickly learn how to lead when she unexpectedly and suddenly inherits leadership of her clan. At the start of the story, she is about to become a nun when she learns her father and brother were slain in a treacherous ploy by a rival clan. What I found especially enjoyable about her as a main character is that she is not a “Chosen One.” She’s not a warrior, or a mage, or have any other special abilities beyond her own intelligence and wit.

Driven to protect her clan and live up to the legacy of her father, she takes many risks and faces many dangers—from marrying a brute who is tied to a powerful family to confronting a rival warlord on his own estate. She is helped by her childhood nanny and two bodyguards, as well as a spymaster and bandit leader whom she must win over. All the characters are distinctive enough to form a strong mental image.

Beyond the Game of the Council, the story feels real with lush world building, organically described without infodumps or stilted dialog. One element that stood out to me was an Ant-like race, complete with Queens, which excel at both combat and craftsmanship.

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5stars

22 September 2017 - Published on Amazon.com

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How is it possible that nobody has optioned this thing?
Hello?
Characters
Culture
Plot
Girl power
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Read on folks

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bowhunter

Raymond Feist has to be among the top 10 authors of this genre.

3 May 2018 - Published on Amazon.com

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I have read all the books in the Riftwar saga numerous times, and now that they are all available on kindle am reading again. I didn’t leave a review for each, but I feel that Daughter of the Empire deserves accolades. Amazing development of storyline and characters.

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Toddler Mom

Deathly Thrills in the nobles' Great Game

10 January 2019 - Published on Amazon.com

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I'm currently on the third book of the Empire Trilogy. This has been one of the best fantasy fiction books that I have read in a long time. Tons of plots, magic, swords, twists. Lots of depth to all the characters. You get to see realistic human mistakes made by the heroine and the villains. But, I strongly recommend reading the Riftwar Saga series (starting with Book 1 "Magician") in order to start understanding the Tsurani culture of honor. If you lose the Great Game, not only is your family dead, but your entire clan may be destroyed.

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