A young peasant becomes a ruler. A game of council becomes a fight for survival.
Mara of the Acoma is no longer hidden. She’s risen to power in the ruthless Tsurani Empire. With her enemies circling and tradition suffocating her, she buys a group of prisoners… and one of them, Kevin of Zūn, becomes her unexpected ally. He’s a Midkemian noble, a brilliant mind, and maybe the key to rewriting the rules of power.
As Mara navigates toxic politics, back-room deals, and deadly rivalries, she’s forced to question everything she thought she knew, including the price of freedom.
📖 Condition: Trade paperback (approx. 580 pages) in great pre-loved condition—clean pages, tight spine, a little edge wear, ready to transport you into interstellar diplomacy and dangerous intrigue.
✨ If you adored: The Goblin Emperor (K. J. Parker), Dune (Frank Herbert), or The Priory of the Orange Tree, this political fantasy saga blends cunning and character with bold heartbeats.
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