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 courts of Acoma, 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.

Kelewan: the world on the far side of the magical rift where Tsurani court intrigue is as legendary as it is deadly.  In Daugher of the Empire the inexperienced Mara of the Acoma is thrust into this realm of vicious political machinations with no allies and only her wits to sustain her.

SERVANT OF THE EMPIRE

As the Ridtwar draws to its tumultuous end, Mara is set upon at every turn by dark magic, political murder, and devastating heartbreak.  What her blood enemy, the vengeful Lord Desio of the Minwanabi, isn't counting on is Mara's relationship with a rakish Midkemian slave - whose secret identity becomes his mistress's secret weapon - and Mara's own genius for stategy.  Magical portals to the rimworld are sundered as battle is finally joined between House Acoma and House Minwanabi.  Mara can rely only on her own instincts, and the plan she devises could either bring her ultimate victory - or forever tear the Empire apart.

"A sweeping drama unveilig a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."
- Publishers Weekly
"Uncommonly satisfying."
- Locus

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.

MISTRESS OF THE EMPIRE

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.

"I enjoyed [Mistress of the Empire] enormously...  I particularly enjoyed Mara's adventures in the lands outside the Empire." - Roberta Gellis, author of Masques of Gold and Fires of Winter