Emperor Mage

Emperor Mage
Tamora Pierce

Wildness is a kind of magicDiscover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this third book of The Immortals series, featuring an updated package – perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.Daine Sarrasri’s power is growing, and her bond with animals is ever stronger.Along with her mentor, Numair, and a delegation from Tortall, Daine is sent to the Emperor Mage of Carthak in hopes that she can help to smooth international relations between their lands before discord bubbles over into war – by helping the emperor’s ailing birds.But Carthak’s emperor Ozorne is charmingly treacherous, and Carthak itself built on the labour and suffering of slaves. No matter her choices, Daine finds herself at the centre of a terrible crossroads: she cannot turn away from animals in need, but to help this man could place those she loves in the greatest danger and make a mockery of all she values.All the while, her magic is flourishing, leading her to answers and abilities beyond what she ever could have dreamed … but also to incredible danger.Discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this third book of The Immortals series, featuring an updated cover for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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PRAISE FOR TAMORA PIERCE (#u3ff19b16-fd34-5c10-89da-9890b8c5ae0d)

‘Tamora Pierce didn’t just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swathe through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Pierce is the real lioness, and we’re all just running to keep pace.’

LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Tamora Pierce creates epic worlds populated by girls and women of bravery, heart, and strength. Her work inspired a generation of writers and continues to inspire us.’

HOLLY BLACK, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Tamora Pierce’s books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. Her complex, unforgettable heroines and vibrant, intricate worlds blazed a trail for young adult fantasy – and I get to write what I love today because of the path she forged throughout her career. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration.’

SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in Tamora Pierce’s Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones.’

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‘Tamora Pierce and her brilliant heroines didn’t just break down barriers; they smashed them with magical fire.’

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Dedication (#u3ff19b16-fd34-5c10-89da-9890b8c5ae0d)

To those who took a struggling young writer, cushioned her in her early months in the Big Apple, and agreed that no idea was too crazy:

Ellen Harris-Brooker

P. J. Snyder

Craig Tenney

and

Robert Wehe

How could I forget?

I couldn’t have done it

without you!

Contents

Cover (#u5b543085-7d08-5ed6-8292-6ce41a72d8c8)

Title Page (#u94c4dcbf-c44d-5c69-b4aa-d1d626a80348)

Copyright

Praise for Tamora Pierce

Dedication

Map

Chapter 1: Guests in Carthak (#u11674e54-3661-598d-9442-d5fcab6746b0)

Chapter 2: Imperial Welcome (#u64be8883-6ed5-537d-8ec2-ccbb64b2be4c)

Chapter 3: Hall of Bones (#u92b8b3c5-6df7-5725-a93f-5fb090ff2042)