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‘A gripping tale’
THE TIMES
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Second in Feist & Wurts’ wonderful epic trilogy – one of the most successful fantasy collaborations of all time
THE EMPIRE TRILOGY: BOOK II
Nobody knows how to play the Game of the Council better than Mara of the Acoma. But when you’re surrounded by deadly rivals intent on toppling you at every turn, you need to be the best simply to survive…
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given Magician as a present about a year ago and since then I have been avidly chasing up as many as I could find of Feist (and Wurts). The Daughter of the Empire took you through Mara's early adulthood when she was still really a child expected to run the Acoma House and not get assassinated in the process. You really feel for Mara as she is forced to marry for political stability and use her wiles to extricate herself and her heir. I often found myself being outraged at how she was treated in the marriage (which is I am sure the intention of the authors). The destruction of the Minwanabi House has become her goal in recompense for the deaths of her father and brother. The Servant of the Empire sees the House of the Acoma as strong but not without enemies. It focussed much more on the "barbarian" slaves and the class system than before. Mara buys Midkemian soldiers captured in the Riftwar but finds herself drawn to one, a tall red headed slave named Kevin. Unbenownst to Mara, Kevin is the son of a noble himself and so chaffs for his freedom greatly while being the leader by the rest of the Midkemians with him. Becoming Mara's lover, he is torn between his love for her and the seemingly inexplicable nature of her world where he is regarded as little more than her property. Mara is herself in turmoil as she finds herself challenging tradition more and more. All the while she is being systematically hunted by the family of her enemy house, and fears greatly for the life of her son. The story here intertwines with Magician but seen from the Tsurani world. The Destruction of the Games by Pug sent more ripples in motion than was ever considered in Magician from the Midkemian side. The Mistress of the Empire...well...I am only a couple of chapters into it but already it looks to surpass all that has gone before. I can't wait!
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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If you haven't read this series then do - you'll know why when you're still sat there at 4 in the morning keeping your eyes open with matchsticks but still unable to put the book down. Excellent characterization, particularly Kevin. (After you've read this series give REF's other books a read too - you won't be disappointed.
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The trilogy that is the Empire series is surely the basis for three superb feature films.
The Empire is clearly based on Japanese characters. The plot and the characters are just perfect.
You will love the goodies and hate the baddies.
You will cheer when the baddies fall on their sword and cry (as I did) when the goodies die.
Man or Woman, you will find it all here.
Action, romance, intrigue, crime and punishment, plotting, all written in a style that flows from the page to your heart.
Janny Wurts is not a writer I have read but I know Feist and THIS trilogy is simply the hardest book to put down that I have ever read.
There are references to Milamber from "Magician" beautifully interwoven in the plot but "empire" can be read in isolation with nothing lost or taken away from the Feist Universe.
"The Last Samurai" would offer the merest taste if you need a reference but Empire is a film series that demands to be made.
Buy all three books in one hit. You will be glad you did.
You'll need a box of tissues to wipe your eye too.
The Empire is clearly based on Japanese characters. The plot and the characters are just perfect.
You will love the goodies and hate the baddies.
You will cheer when the baddies fall on their sword and cry (as I did) when the goodies die.
Man or Woman, you will find it all here.
Action, romance, intrigue, crime and punishment, plotting, all written in a style that flows from the page to your heart.
Janny Wurts is not a writer I have read but I know Feist and THIS trilogy is simply the hardest book to put down that I have ever read.
There are references to Milamber from "Magician" beautifully interwoven in the plot but "empire" can be read in isolation with nothing lost or taken away from the Feist Universe.
"The Last Samurai" would offer the merest taste if you need a reference but Empire is a film series that demands to be made.
Buy all three books in one hit. You will be glad you did.
You'll need a box of tissues to wipe your eye too.
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A slower pace
Following on from Daughter of the Empire, this book expands on Mara's task of consolidating the position of House Acoma. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Book Addict
good read, rip off plot
I have come to these books rather late in life through my son's recommendation. Magician etc - great. Daughter of the Empire, pretty good. Read more
Published 14 months ago by avondata
Superb continuation of an excellent saga.
I had great hopes for the continuation of this wonderful saga, and in no way was I disappointed! Yes, there is a great deal of warring, death and distruction, but the detailing of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Barb
amazing
I have read this trilogy now about 15 times, these books are brilliant whether you are a fantasy fiction fan or not, give it a go
Published 16 months ago by vievie
good read
Not generally the type of book I read however read the first one in the series thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by chrysta
Servant of the Empire
Great book , part of trilogy.....i first got into Feist via The Magician another grt bk.Janny Wurts wrote another good series of books herself starting with Stormwarden. Read more
Published 23 months ago by michael
Amazing descriptions!
Servant of the Empire is the second book of the Empire triology, It is a superbly written book and you cannot stop yourself from being drawn in to the machinations of the 'Great... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2007 by G. Peters
Oh Dear! Leisurely Indulgence.
I came to this full of expectation after Daughter of the Empire which is a fascinating well paced novel. I was bitterly disappointed. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2006 by Dr. Robert Fisher
His books are the best I have ever read!!!!
I first found Magician, when I was strolling around in the library, and thought by myself:"why not, I'll give it a try. Read more
Published on 1 April 2001
What can I say another great gift from Mr Feist
What can I say another great gift from Mr Feist If you enjoyed the Rift War chronicles, then this is a must for your Christmas stocking.
Published on 8 Nov 1999
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