Daughter of the Empire, Paperback/Raymond Feist

Magic and murder engulf the realm of Kelewan.Fierce warlords ignite a bitter blood feud to enslave the empire of Tsuranuanni.While in the opulent Imperial courts, assassins and spy-master plot cunning and devious intrigues against the rightful heir.Now Mara, a young, untested Ruling lady, is called upon to lead her people in a heroic struggle for survival.But first she must rally an army of rebel warriors, form a pact with the alien cho-ja, and marry the son of a hated enemy.Only then can Mara face her most dangerous foe of all--in his own impregnable stronghold.An epic tale of adventure and intrigue.Daughter of the Empire is fantasy of the highest order by two of the most talented writers in the field today.