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Violence
Some
Political violence and assassination attempts in the Kelewan setting
Language
Barely any
Mild language in Feist and Wurts's fantasy register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological demands of ruling a house in constant political danger — and Mara's growth from reluctant heir to genuine force — give the trilogy its enduring appeal
What this book is about
The first Empire Trilogy novel is set in the Kelewan empire, the other side of the Riftwar universe. Mara inherits control of her family's house when her father and brother are killed, and must navigate deadly political intrigue to survive and then thrive. Feist and Wurts write adult fantasy with genuine political intelligence; Mara is one of fantasy's finest female protagonists. The violence is significant; the political complexity is extraordinary.
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