First published 1989
Mara, a noblewoman, inherits her family's crumbling legacy. Faced with an aggressive neighbor and a hostile imperial court, she must navigate a web of political intrigue to secure her people's future. With the aid of her cunning servant, Mara forges alliances and grapples with the arcane powers that threaten her realm. In a world of shifting loyalties, she must decide how far she will go to protect all that she holds dear.
Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, political-thriller, epic
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
827 pages · Paperback · Harper Voyager