Daughter of the Empire
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 spymasters 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.
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.
Raymond E. Feist
Raymond Elias Feist (born 1945, Los Angeles, California) is an American author, mostly specialising in fantasy fiction.
Feist was raised in Southern California. He was born with the surname Gonzales, before being adopted by Felix E. Feist.
He graduated with a B.A. in Communication Arts with Honors in 1977 from the University of California at San Diego. During that year Feist had some ideas for a novel about a boy who would be a magician. He wrote the novel two years later, and it was published in 1982.
The Empire Trilogy
A part of the larger Riftwar Cycle of Raymond Feist, this series gives insight into the happenings on the world of Kelewan, home to the invaders of Midkemia.
This series was co-written with Janny Wurts.
The Empire Trilogy consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series The Riftwar Cycle
