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Servant of the Empire

By: Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts
Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
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Book two in the magnificent Empire Trilogy by bestselling authors Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts.

Nobody knows how to play the Game of the Council better than Mara of the Acoma. Through bloody political manoeuvring she has become a powerful force within the Empire; but surrounded by deadly rivals, Mara has to be the best simply to stay alive.

But 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 affection for a barbarian slave from the enemy world of Midkemia leads her to question the principles by which she lives.

Servant of the Empire is the second in Feist and Wurts’ wonderful epic trilogy – one of the most successful fantasy collaborations of all time. The trilogy concludes with the third book, Mistress of the Empire.

©1990 Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Dark Fantasy Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Political Heartfelt Thought-Provoking

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Critic reviews

“A gripping tale.”
The Times“

“Epic scope… vivid imagination… a significant contribution to the growth of the field of fantasy.”
Washington Post

“Well-written… intelligent… intriguing.”
Publishers Weekly
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This book is so full of plot twists and tie in with the Rift war trilogy.

The twists and turns of the plot

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loved the setup and details of the complex politics and traditions that are only touched slightly in the initial rift war saga, these follow ups from Akoma perspective are very cool to experience.

such an exciting and intrigueing story!

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A brilliant series of books and particularly well read. Can't wait to hear the next one.

Excellent

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Read all of this series years ago and am loving the audio versions ...thank goodness I like the narrator

2 down 1 to go...

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I devoured the book when it was in my possession, foolishly gave the series away. Brilliant series and highly recommend it. Gripping and deep at the same time.

"Page turner"

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After listening to Daughter of the Empire, I didn't think it could get much better, but my goodness, this book delivered in spades! Incredible writing, incredible performance. I remember looking at the price and thinking it steep, but it was worth every penny and more.

Totally astounding, even supersedes first book!

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Gradually gets better as you go forth. Great look at breaking traditions and slavery and comparing cultures

Political fantasy at its best. Highly recommended

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Would you listen to Servant of the Empire again? Why?

I had forgotten how good this trilogy is. It is one of the few books that really made me choke up at the end - wont tell you if it was for a happy or sad reason, wouldn't want to spoil it! But this is a fantastically believable set of characters, so beautifully read that you really feel for so many of them. And yet the book is so long and complex that it really needs more than one read!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Servant of the Empire?

The final meeting in the council chamber, and not knowing who will win or how, but hoping it will all come together.

What about Tania Rodrigues’s performance did you like?

I loved the way she expressed the emotions of the characters whilst still keeping the sense of their "honorable" detachment from noticeable feelings.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes, as above, one of the few books to have made me feel so emotional at the end.

Any additional comments?

Please audible, bring out the final part of the trilogy soon, I cant wait to hear the story again!

A wonderful book

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Stunning storytelling and exceptional narration. Tania Rodriguez creates a visual accompaniment to this story and brings alive all the characters, especially giving life to Mara. Achieving a great standard on the make voices too, she does grand justice to an amazing writers work. Fantastic

Excellent

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An excellent story which I repeatedly listen to. I highly recommend it to anyyone thimking of buying it.

A fantastic setoes

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