The Hands of the Emperor (Lays of the Hearth-Fire, #1)
By: Victoria Goddard
4.45
Format: 969 pages, Kindle Edition
An impulsive word can start a war. A timely word can stop one. A simple act of friendship can cha…
Want to Read $ 9.99"He was not an artist of anything but the hidden intricacies underlying government bureaucracy, and no one else actually cared whether those were beautiful or not."-Victoria Goddard, The Hands of the Emperor (Lays of the Hearth-Fire, #1)
"He was not an artist of anything but the hidden intricacies underlying government bureaucracy, and no one else actually cared whether those were beautiful or not."-Victoria Goddard, The Hands of the Emperor (Lays of the Hearth-Fire, #1)
"He was not an artist of anything but the hidden intricacies underlying government bureaucracy, and no one else actually cared whether those were beautiful or not."-Victoria Goddard, The Hands of the Emperor (Lays of the Hearth-Fire, #1)
"I am suggesting that as a leader it is your responsibility to shape the culture of your communities, to encourage them to beauty and resilience and prosperity, to make them thrive."-Victoria Goddard, The Hands of the Emperor (Lays of the Hearth-Fire, #1)
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5. Witch King
By: Martha Wells
3.71
Format: 415 pages, Hardcover
"I didn't know you were a... demon." "You idiot. I'm the demon." Kai's having a long day in Marth… read more
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6. The Grief of Stones (The Cemeteries of Amalo, #2)
By: Katherine Addison
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Format: 245 pages, Hardcover
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7. Paladin's Faith (The Saint of Steel, #4)
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12. The Hands of the Emperor (Lays of the Hearth-Fire, #1)
By: Victoria Goddard
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Format: 969 pages, Kindle Edition
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