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A Memory Called Empire

byArkady Martine

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy intricate world-building, political intrigue, and character-driven narratives in a science fiction setting.

Topics IdentityPowerSurvival
MoodSuspenseful, Mysterious
Female protagonist
RomanceMinor Subplot
ViolenceModerate
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
In a war of lies she seeks the truthAmbassador Mahit Dzmare travels to the Teixcalaanli Empire's interstellar capital, eager to take up her new post. Yet when she arrives, she discovers her predecessor was murdered. But no one will admit his death wasn't accidental - and she might be next.Now Mahit must navigate the capital's enticing yet deadly halls of power, to discover dangerous truths. And while she hunts for the killer, Mahit must somehow prevent the rapacious Empire from annexing her home: a small, fiercely independent mining station.As she sinks deeper into an alien culture that is all too seductive, Mahit engages in intrigues of her own. For she's hiding an extraordinary technological secret, one which might destroy her station and its way of life. Or it might save them from annihilation.An extraordinary science fiction debut, Arkady Martine's first novel in the Texicalaan series, A Memory Called Empire is perfect for fans of John Scalzi, Becky Chambers and Frank Herbert's Dune.

Language

en

Published on

26/03/2019

Pages

462

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781529001587

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