From Library Journal
As leader of her noble house, the Lady Mara must contend with battles on two fronts: in the hotbed of intrigue and treachery that is the court of Tsurani, and in her heart, where her affections for a barbarian slave from the enemy world of Midkemis lead her to question the principles by which she lives. The second collaboration of authors Feist (the Riftwar saga) and Wurts ("Cycle of Fire" trilogy) combines fantasy and intrigue with an intricate and exotic world setting drawing heavily on Oriental motifs. Richly detailed and compellingly written, this sequel to Daughter of the Empire ( LJ 6/15/87) is highly recommended.Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From the Publisher
"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."--Publishers Weekly. "Uncommonly satisfying."--Locus


From the Inside Flap
"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."--Publishers Weekly.



"Uncommonly satisfying."--Locus

ANNOTATION

In this thrilling sequel to Daughter of the Empire, Lady Mara faces a vengeful blood enemy who doesn't know Mara has a strategic secret weapon--a rakish Midkemian slave whose real identity will change the rimworld forever. "A tale of love, hate, and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."--Publishers Weekly.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."—Publishers Weekly.

"Uncommonly satisfying."—Locus

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal