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Rise of Empire
Epic fantasy adventure
Rise of Empire
Book 2 of the The Riyria Revelations series
As the newly proclaimed empire expands, Melengar stands nearly alone and hires Royce and Hadrian for missions that carry them into war, diplomacy, and maritime danger. Princess Arista develops her forbidden magical abilities while the puppet empress Modina begins awakening to the power others exercise in her name. Schemes by church leaders and imperial agents gradually reveal that the conflict rests on manufactured history and a hidden succession. Broad and propulsive, this omnibus suits readers who enjoy political fantasy, sea voyages, underestimated women, and roguish heroes becoming involved in the fate of nations despite preferring a straightforward fee.
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Fantasy battle violence and deaths; murder and assassination; imprisonment and torture; slavery; war and political oppression; betrayal; grief; mild sexual/romantic content.
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