Tamora Pierce returns to the exotic world of her beloved Circle of Magic series with this New York Times bestseller that reunites Sandry, Tris, Daja, and Briar as older teens. But years of growing up have taken their toll, and the four find that they are no longer as close as they were--in fact, the idea of having access to each others' minds as they once did is terrifying to some of them.Longing to connect but divided by old wounds and youthful uncertainty, the quartet travels to the imperial court at Namorn, where the sultry empress Berenene plans to exercise all her wiles to keep Sandry there forever, even if it means a forced marriage. The result: suspense, intrigue, romance, and fights, both physical and magical--in short, all the things that Tamora Pierce's legions of fans love about her books! Excerpted from The Will of the Empress by Tamora Pierce All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
