The Hands of the Emperor
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An impulsive word can start a war.A timely word can stop one.A simple act of friendship can change the course of history.Cliopher Mdang is the personal secretary of the Last Emperor of Astandalas, the Lord of Rising Stars, the Lord Magus of Zunidh, the Sun-on-Earth, the god.He has spent more time with the Emperor of Astandalas than any other person.He has never once touched his lord.He has never called him by name.He has never initiated a conversation.One day Cliopher invites the Sun-on-Earth home to the proverbially remote Vangavaye-ve for a holiday.The mere invitation could have seen Cliopher executed for blasphemy.The acceptance upends the world.This is not quite what he expected when he first contemplated the prospect of retirement.
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2 primary books8 released books#1 in Lays of the Hearth-Fire
Lays of the Hearth-Fire is a 8-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2018 with contributions by Victoria Goddard.
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27 released booksThe Nine Worlds (Recommended Reading Order)
The Nine Worlds (Recommended Reading Order) is a 27-book series with 1 primary work first released in 2014 with contributions by Victoria Goddard.
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Wow. Cliopher Mdang and his Radiancy had me riveted for days, and now that the story is over, I'm so incredibly sad. Easily the best book I've read this year. This book is beautifully written and has catapulted itself to becoming my top favorite book of the last 3 years, at least ... dare I say maybe my favorite book ever? You have no idea how sad I felt when I saw that this was a standalone (as stated in the book's backmatter) ... and how absolutely delighted I am when I see there's other stories in the series shown here on Goodreads. OMG, I'm so happy!
I can't wait to read the author's other books as well.
Really loved this, with a few reservations.
This book is so cozy and cute! I loved the characters and their friendships. I identified a lot with the concept of leaving home for the wider world, and the people at home not quite understanding (people at my parents' rural conservative church call me “Berkeley girl”
Liked: Cliopher, his friendship with the Emperor and others. Comfort atmosphere. Wanted to read more about Cliopher`s work but maybe his Grand Project to Reform the Goverment won`t stand up to close scrunity.
Disliked: 'Communists' and 'good' in one sentence. Romance drama (at least it was only for several chapters).
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