First published 1988
Mara, a novice Ruling Lady of Kelewan, faces a desperate struggle to save her people. She must rally an army of rebel warriors, forge an alliance with the mysterious alien cho-ja, and marry the son of her family's greatest foe. As Mara navigates a web of political intrigue, she vows to avenge the deaths of her brother and father - even if it means destroying her own husband. In this epic fantasy, one woman's quest for justice could decide the fate of an entire empire.
Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, epic-fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
528 pages · Paperback · Voyager