The Hands of the Emperor (Lays of the Hearth-Fire, #1)

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The Hands of the Emperor (Lays of the Hearth-Fire, #1)

The Hands of the Emperor

Written by Victoria Goddard
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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.

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Pages 969
Language Eng
Published January 8, 2019
ISBN 43525897
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Victoria Goddard is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Victoria Goddard can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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