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Daughter of the Empire (Mass Market Paperback)

by Raymond E. Feist (Author) "The priest struck the gong ..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group; Reprint edition (31 Dec 1988)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 055327211X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553272116
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.6 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars An in-depth, fast-moving, powerfully written masterpeice!, 10 Jun 2005
This review is from: Daughter of the Empire (Paperback)
From the moment Daughter Of The Empire is picked up, any avid reader will find themsleves helplessly involved in the novel, and glad of it.

Our first view of Mara is a gripping one, and within the first few pages the action has already begun. Soon we find ourselves immersed in a brilliantly written plot focusing on this seventeen year old daughter of an ancient and powerful house, the Acoma, and the sacrifices she has to make for its continuance. Left with few friends, little strength and many allies eager to obliterate the Acoma after the death of Mara's father and brother, lord and heir to the title of Lord of the Acoma, Mara must prove herself as a worthy player of the game of the council, using wits, intelligence and no small amount of cunning to allow the continuance of the Acoma line.

Journeying through the fast-paced and in-depth plot, we follow Mara as she marries a violent son of one of her greatest enemies to secure an ally and a son, bravely commands the respect of the alien cho ja race and ventures into the winlderness to face the hardened ruffian 'grey-warriors' who will form most of the Acoma garrison, commanded by the fiesty Lujan.

With fantastic characters, a plot that has you constantly on the edge of your seat and immensely cunning plots on the behalf of a strong, feminine leader, this book will never remain on your shelf for long. Cry over the fate of Papewaio, stand bravely at the side of force commander Keyoke, smile at the motherly intentions of Nacoya, first advisor to the great house and follow Arakasi, spy commander, into the shadows of his immense spy network; not to mention the hate we muster for Buntokapi, Mara's violent alchoholic husband and Jingu of the Minwanabi, the house that Mara has strived to obliterate to lay the spirit of her murdered father and brother to rest.

A great read, no doubt about it.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 17 Feb 2005
By dragondrums "dragondrums" (Ingleby Barwick, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This is the first of a trilogy of books set in the fantasy world of Kelewan (first mentioned in Raymond Feists brilliant Magician). Kelewan is an oriental type world, very reminiscent of feudal Japan, where protocol is paramount.
Mara is a young woman living in a world where women are submissive to the men in their lives. When her father dies and her brother is killed Mara finds herself alone with few friends to help her and many enemies who would like to see her destroyed.
This is the story of a young girl who battles against her upbringing in order to survive and to become the most powerful woman of her time. I don't want to give any more of the story away but suffice to say that Feist, partnered with Janny Wurts has produced a masterpiece of fantasy that will surely become a classic. This trilogy is a 'must have' on the bookshelves of any fantasy fan.


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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best, 12 Feb 2002
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Having fallen into the fantasy fiction genre while at university through friends recommendations, I value their thoughts. While browsing in a bookshop (sorry amazon) my friend was amazed that I had not read this series. 4 weeks and 3 books later I now realise what I had missed. These books are simply excellent. The characters are intellegent and consistent and the storyline involving and imaginative but always believable. The social implications of the books are never forced onto you, but are at times thought provoking. The last two chapters left me gasping in disbelief and laughing in satisfaction . Read this book and while away the commuting hours - just remember to get off at the right stop!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter of the Empire
I bought the book for my son as a replacement for one that had been lost. It is part of a series he is reading. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Thom

5.0 out of 5 stars Still impressed
I read this book years ago and liked it a lot. Reading it again, I still like it a lot. I am impress with the suspense that made me read the whole book in one sitting again.
Published 5 months ago by Joe

5.0 out of 5 stars Wurts adds a wonderful new dimension
Feists first outing with co-author Janny Wurts does not disappoint. I must admit I bought this book with a degree of scepticism- the two author thing had put me off for a while... Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Ewing

5.0 out of 5 stars A great writer
I have read all of the titles writte by Mr Feist and he has never written a bad book. If you see his name as author just read the book. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. C. Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars A favourite
On the whole I am not very much in favour of collaborative writing. All too often this either ends up with a choppy, uneven style or else it becomes a bland piece of fluff with no... Read more
Published 24 months ago by MKJ

4.0 out of 5 stars Daughter of the Empire
Raymond E Feist is an amazing author, I read his book magician and have proceeded to buy every one of his books I can get my hands on. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2007 by Alexa

5.0 out of 5 stars No Loss of Power
I came to this trilogy having immersed myself in the Riftwar Saga - and was a little worried that Feist in combination with another author wouldn't hold the same power or... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2006 by Dr. Robert Fisher

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning book
This is another feist classic.This book has fast paced action and an in depth story.You quickly become attatched to the array of new characters like mara and some old favourites... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2004 by Pug of Crydee

4.0 out of 5 stars 100% book
Damn good book. Found it *very* hard to put this book down once I'd started it. Story line is excellent and involving. Read more
Published on 8 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr Feist you are a god - I'm not worthy!
I have read ALL of REF's books and I have to say that I honestly found everyone of his books totally excellent. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2000 by caroline.humes@kpmg.co.uk

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