130,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿 

Happy Long Weekend! We're open all 3 days! 📚 Open 7 days, 8:30am–5pm

Mistress of the Empire

By Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.35 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 27,976 ratings, 685 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Mistress of the Empire is a gripping fantasy novel where Mara of the Acoma navigates political intrigue and battles for power in the world of Kelewan. As she strives to protect her family and loyal followers, Mara faces formidable enemies and unexpected alliances, all while challenging the very foundations of her society.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
Save 18% Off
Savings are calculated from our regular price of $22.00 compared to the current price of $18.00.
$1800
Elsewhere:
$2499
On Sale
in Birthday Sale 2026 until 1 Nov or while stocks last
OVERNIGHT NZ-WIDE DELIVERY

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic fantasy with intricate world-building, complex political intrigue, and strong, well-developed characters. The story offers a gripping conclusion to the series with unexpected twists and deep emotional resonance.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Third in stunning reissues of Raymond Feist & Janny Wurts classic trilogy – one of the most successful fantasy collaborations of all time.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Mistress of the Empire, co-authored by the masterful Raymond E. Feist and the brilliant Janny Wurts, is the gripping conclusion to the acclaimed Empire Trilogy. This epic fantasy collaboration has captivated readers worldwide with its intricate storylines, rich world-building, and unforgettable characters.

In this thrilling final instalment, Mara of the Acoma faces her greatest challenges yet. Surrounded by warring factions, cunning assassins, and elusive spies, Mara must harness all her intelligence, strength, and resources to maintain her power and secure her place in the political landscape of the Tsurani Empire. Her strategies and alliances will determine not only her fate but also the future of her house.

As the stakes escalate, Mara's resilience and cunning are put to the test in ways she has never experienced before. With her enemies closing in from all sides, she must navigate the treacherous waters of the Game of the Council with unmatched skill and astuteness. Loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice are at the heart of her journey, as she strives to protect her family legacy amidst an ever-shifting web of deceit and danger.

Mistress of the Empire delves deep into the complexities of power, honour, and survival, offering readers a rich tapestry of political intrigue, cultural depth, and emotional resonance. This book not only completes Mara's story but also enriches our understanding of the intricate world Feist and Wurts have so vividly created.

Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, this final volume promises a satisfying and exhilarating end to one of the most beloved trilogies in modern fantasy literature. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure as Mara of the Acoma fights to uphold her honour and secure her legacy in the midst of chaos and conflict.

Experience the breathtaking conclusion of the Empire Trilogy with Mistress of the Empire, a masterpiece that showcases the unparalleled storytelling prowess of Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mistress of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts has been praised as a gripping tale. THE TIMES appreciated its compelling narrative.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007349173

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 54.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 610g

Pages: 864

Collections

Best Sellers at Book Hero Best Selling Books Birthday Sale Birthday Sale: Books Birthday Sale: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Classic Fiction Classic General Fiction Fantasy Fantasy gifts Fiction General Fiction Gift Finder Gifts for adults Gifts under $100 Gifts under $20 Gifts under $30 Gifts under $50 In Stock Books In-Stock Fiction Books Janny Wurts Literary Fiction New Release Fiction Raymond E. Feist Sci-Fi & Fantasy Tim's Picks

About the Author

Feist is one of the world's leading fantasy writers. His Riftwar and Serpentwar Sagas have been global bestsellers for years. Born and raised in Southern California, Raymond E. Feist was educated at the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated with honours in Communication Arts. He is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Riftwar Saga. Janny Wurts is the author of the Cycle of Fire series, co-author of the worldwide bestselling Empire series with Raymond E. Feist, and is currently working on the Wars of Light and Shadow series. She often paints her own covers and is also an expert horsewoman, sailor, musician and archer.

Also by Janny Wurts

View all
  • Daughter of the Empire
    From the imagination of two of fantasy’s greatest names comes a magnificent epic of heroic and dynastic struggle. In Daughter of the Empire, Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts weave an intricate tale of survival, politics, and resilience set in the richly detailed world of Kelewan. At age seventeen, Mara's life is irrevocably changed when she is interrupted during her...
    By Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts
    Paperback
    $2300
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Song of the Mysteries
    The hugely anticipated final volume of The Wars of Light and Shadow brings this widely acclaimed, masterful epic fantasy series to its powerful, earth-shattering close. ‘It ought to be illegal for one person to have so much talent’ — STEPHEN DONALDSON ‘Janny Wurts builds beautiful castles in the air … where every detail is richly imagined and vividly rendered’ —...
    By Janny Wurts
    Paperback
    $3500
    Elsewhere:
    $3799
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Servant of the Empire
    Servant of the Empire, the second instalment in Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts's epic Empire Trilogy, thrusts readers deeper into the politically charged world of Kelewan. In this beautifully crafted fantasy, Mara of the Acoma must navigate treachery, power struggles, and forbidden love to secure her family's legacy amidst the deadly intrigues of the Tsurani Empire. Mara, the young...
    By Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts
    Paperback
    $3799
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Servant of the Empire
    Servant of the Empire is a sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate, and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society. "Uncommonly satisfying." — Locus
    By Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts
    Paperback
    $3500
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks

Also by Raymond E. Feist

View all
  • On Sale
    19% off
    Tim's Pick Tim's Pick
    Magician
    Set in the richly imagined world of Midkemia, Magician by Raymond E. Feist opens in the tranquil western province of the Kingdom of the Isles. Here, a young orphan kitchen boy named Pug comes under the tutelage of the enigmatic magician Kulgan. This seemingly ordinary beginning marks the onset of an extraordinary journey, an adventure that will traverse lifetimes and...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $1700
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Silverthorn
    Silverthorn, the second volume in Raymond E. Feist’s highly acclaimed epic fantasy Riftwar Saga, continues the adventures in the magical world of Midkemia. With the Kingdom of the Isles at peace, Prince Arutha is eagerly anticipating his wedding to Princess Anita in the magnificent city of Krondor. However, the capital in the west hides many dark secrets. When Jimmy the...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $2000
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • On Sale
    17% off
    A Darkness at Sethanon
    The triumphant finale to the Riftwar Saga, A Darkness at Sethanon by Raymond E. Feist, brings to a close the first of his classic, bestselling fantasy trilogies. This gripping concluding volume blends the elements of high fantasy and intricate world-building that fans of the series have come to cherish. The threat to Midkemia is far from over. Though the Kingdom...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $1900
    Usually:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • A Crown Imperilled
    The penultimate volume of the mighty Riftwar Cycle from bestselling author Raymond E. Feist. War rages in Midkemia, but behind the chaos there is disquieting evidence of dark forces at work. Jim Dasher’s usually infallible intelligence network has been cleverly dismantled; nowhere is safe. He feels that the world is coming apart at the seams and is helpless to protect...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $2300
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Jimmy and the Crawler
    A spellbinding novella from the acclaimed master of magic and adventure, Raymond E. Feist. Jimmy and the Crawler plunges readers back into the dark, thrilling streets of Krondor, following the escapades of one of Feist's most beloved characters, Jimmy the Hand. The Crawler—a name whispered under breaths, cloaked in enigma and dread—has stirred unease across Krondor. In the city's most...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $2200
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Exile’s Return
    Exile's Return is the gripping conclusion to the Conclave of Shadows series by internationally acclaimed author Raymond E. Feist. This riveting tale combines masterful storytelling with richly developed characters, promising to become an enduring classic in the fantasy genre. Once the absolute ruler of his nation, Kaspar, the former Duke of Olasko, finds himself cast into exile. Abandoned on a...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Faerie Tale
    A contemporary fantasy novel about the Hastings family who move from California to upstate New York into a ramshackle, old house in a deep wood. They become involved in ancient, Celtic magic and occult horror when they are lured into the world of some luminous elfin beings. Faerie Tale is written by Raymond E. Feist, who is also the author...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $2300
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Prince of the Blood
    Prince of the Blood by Raymond E. Feist is a captivating continuation of the classic Riftwar series, taking readers on an epic journey set twenty years after the conclusion of the Riftwar. This newly revised edition brings fresh excitement to the beloved tale, capturing the hearts of both new readers and long-time fans of the series. The story follows the...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $2200
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Daughter of the Empire
    From the imagination of two of fantasy’s greatest names comes a magnificent epic of heroic and dynastic struggle. In Daughter of the Empire, Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts weave an intricate tale of survival, politics, and resilience set in the richly detailed world of Kelewan. At age seventeen, Mara's life is irrevocably changed when she is interrupted during her...
    By Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts
    Paperback
    $2300
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Magician’s End
    Discover the fate of the original black Magician, Pug, as prophecy becomes truth in the last book of the Riftwar Cycle. The Final Volume in the Epic Riftwar Cycle. The dragons are calling… Civil war is tearing apart the Kingdom of the Isles, for the throne lies empty and rivals are converging. Having spirited his beloved Princess Stephané safely out...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Shards of a Broken Crown
    The fourth novel in the bestselling Serpentwar series, Shards of a Broken Crown by Raymond E. Feist, unveils a world still reeling from the devastating siege by the Demon King. Although the malevolent force has been vanquished, peace remains a distant hope for the Kingdom of Midkemia, which lies in smouldering ruins. Against this backdrop of destruction and disarray, a...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Rage of a Demon King
    The third novel in the bestselling Serpentwar Saga, Rage of a Demon King by Raymond E. Feist, is a riveting continuation of an epic fantasy series. As the ultimate darkness approaches, the land of Midkemia faces an unparalleled threat. The Emerald Queen’s shadow grows ever longer, signalling her imminent and devastating invasion. Her formidable forces gather strength, poised to unleash...
    By Raymond E. Feist
    Paperback
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow

More from Sci-Fi & Fantasy

View all
  • New Release
    Other Worlds Than These
    I wanted to go back to Mid-World, which was always the Territories by another name - Stephen King This is Stephen King and Peter Straub's epic and unforgettable finale to the Talisman Trilogy (including the novels The Talisman and Black House) and a wrapping up of the fate of the worlds in King's iconic, fiercely beloved Dark Tower epic. It...
    By Stephen King and Peter Straub
    Paperback
    $3299
    Elsewhere:
    $3799
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Sixth Nik
    New Release
    The Sixth Nik
    Daniel Kraus, 2026 Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Angel Down and soon-to-be-a-film Whalefall, returns with The Sixth Nik, a galaxy spanning, genre-blending scifi literary horror, for fans of Ursula K Le Guin and the Alien franchise. Deep into space, far past the triworld outposts, beyond range of the lethal trollbot internet, soars The Sickness: a ship woven from biomatter and capable...
    By Daniel Kraus
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Massif
    On Sale
    18% off
    New Release
    Massif
    Caught me a mountain Rode it to the stars It's business as usual for Ship Leader Parnell Shi-Sawahla and the crew of the corvette Sassafras. Ride a Massif to a new system, fight the enemy, repeat. For more than two hundred years, humans have been hitching rides on these sentient, starfaring mountain ranges, colonising planets and exporting an on-again, off-again...
    By Garth Nix
    Paperback
    $2700
    Elsewhere:
    $3799
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer
    On Sale
    16% off
    New Release
    He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer
    He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer Book Two in Shirtaloon's wildly popular LitRPG series. The path from retail middle management to interdimensional wizard adventurer wasn't easy, but Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone, competing for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he...
    By Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
    Paperback
    $2700
    Elsewhere:
    $3800
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • On Sale
    19% off
    New Release
    Scion
    ‘Scion’ is an electrifying sci-fi thriller that follows a contract killer tasked with protecting a scientist from assassination, only to find himself in the crosshairs. My name’s Azure. I kill rich idiots for a living. All completely legal, of course, even if it does still make the old-fashioned crowd a bit uncomfortable. Once the ultra-wealthy realised they had a way...
    By James Islington
    Paperback
    $2600
    Elsewhere:
    $3800
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Project Hail Mary
    Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, the SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Martian, offers a gripping new adventure in hard science fiction. With endorsement from notable figures such as Barack Obama and a slew of five-star reviews, this novel promises a thrilling and intellectually stimulating journey. Ryland Grace, a lone astronaut, finds himself on a...
    By Andy Weir
    Paperback
    $2399
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    (5)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Strength of the Few
    The highly anticipated follow-up to The Will of the Many—one of 2023's most lauded and bestselling fantasy novels. The Hierarchy still call me Vis Telimus. They still, as one, believe they know who I am. But with all that has happened—with what I fear is coming—I am not sure it matters anymore. I am no longer one. I won the...
    By James Islington
    Paperback
    $2899
    Elsewhere:
    $3800
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Red Rising
    The first book in the incredible New York Times bestselling series Darrow is a Helldiver, toiling beneath the surface of Mars. As a member of the Red caste, he performs grueling labor in the belief that his sacrifice will enable future generations to one day inhabit the surface of the Red Planet. The Reds are humankind's lowest caste, living in...
    By Pierce Brown
    Paperback
    $2200
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Crossroads of Ravens
    THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON RETURNS... Every legend has an origin - and Geralt of Rivia's begins here. In this brand-new chapter of Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series, follow Geralt in his earliest days as a Witcher, as he faces monsters and humans alike. Discover the untold stories and encounters that shaped the iconic character known today. Crossroads of Ravens brings readers into...
    By Andrzej Sapkowski
    Paperback
    $2899
    Elsewhere:
    $3799
    Backorder
    Ships early November
  • Wind and Truth
    The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson sees Dalinar Kholin challenge the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare, and the sudden ascension of the...
    By Brandon Sanderson
    Paperback
    $3100
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    (1)
    Backorder
    Ships mid November
  • On Sale
    17% off
    The Ministry of Time
    One of the 18 best novels of the year for the Sunday Times A book of the year for the New York Times, Guardian, Independent, Evening Standard, Spectator, Red, NPR, Vanity Fair, People, Slate, Advocate, Sydney Morning Herald, Globe and Mail, Den of Geek, Good Housekeeping, Goodreads, NetGalley and Smithsonian Magazine 'A sparkling delight' Observer 'Make room on your bookshelves...
    By Kaliane Bradley
    Paperback
    $2000
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Assassin’s Apprentice
    Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb marks the beginning of an extraordinary adventure in the rich and immersive world of the Six Duchies. Set against the backdrop of a kingdom teetering on the brink of civil war, this gripping tale introduces readers to FitzChivalry Farseer, a royal bastard whose existence threatens the stability of the crown. When the crown prince's secret...
    By Robin Hobb
    Paperback
    $1900
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy lists from the team

Explore our curated lists from our heroes to find your next read!

The Latest at Book Hero

View all