The Throne of the Five Winds

Name: The Throne of the Five Winds
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SKU: 9780316436946
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By S. C. Emmett

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Two queens, two concubines, and six princes vie within the perilous imperial palace of the Empire of Zhaon. Komor Yala, lady-in-waiting to the Khir princess sacrificed in marriage to secure peace, uses her wits and a hidden blade to navigate deadly court intrigues. As the ageing Emperor falls ill, rival factions move to claim the throne, threatening to ignite rebellion in Khir. The Throne of the Five Winds is the first book in the Hostage of Empire series, an East Asia-inspired epic fantasy rich in political manoeuvring and danger.
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Fans of complex political fantasy inspired by East Asian cultures, and readers who appreciate meticulous worldbuilding and character-driven intrigue will find this novel compelling. Ideal for admirers of George R. R. Martin, Ken Liu, and Kate Elliott.

The lady-in-waiting to the princess of a vanquished kingdom must navigate their captors' treacherous imperial court, in this first book in a medieval East Asia-inspired epic fantasy trilogy.

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Two queens, two concubines, six princes. Innumerable secret agendas. A single hidden blade.

The imperial palace—full of ambitious royals, sly gossip, and unforeseen perils—is perhaps the most dangerous place in the Empire of Zhaon. Komor Yala, lady-in-waiting to the princess of the vanquished kingdom of Khir, has only her wits and her hidden blade to protect herself and her charge. The princess was sacrificed in marriage to the enemy as a hostage for her conquered people's good behaviour, to secure a tenuous peace.

But the Emperor is ageing, and the Khir princess and her lady-in-waiting soon find themselves pawns in the six princes' deadly schemes for the throne—a single spark could ignite fresh rebellion in Khir.

Then, the Emperor falls ill, and a far bloodier game begins...

The Throne of the Five Winds is the first instalment of the Hostage of Empire series, an intricate and ruthless East Asia-inspired epic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Ken Liu, Kate Elliott, and K. Arsenault Rivera.

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Praised for its intricate palace drama and richly detailed fantasy world, the novel has been called "thrilling" and "sweeping political fantasy at its finest." Renowned authors and critics highlight its layered intrigue and elegant storytelling, with Booklist giving it a starred review for its masterful depiction of court life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316436946

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 704

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Historical Fantasy Historical Fiction S. C. Emmett Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

S. C. Emmett is a pseudonym for bestselling author Lilith Saintcrow. She lives in Vancouver, WA.

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