Set in a coastal village bound by centuries-old traditions, Empire’s Daughter tells the powerful story of Lena: a young woman content in her life, yet restless for something more. When an imperial messenger arrives with a shocking request -- that the women of Tirvan learn to fight -- Lena’s world is shattered.
Suddenly, long-standing gender roles are upended. As the village teeters on the edge of chaos, Lena is thrust into a leadership role she never asked for. Without her partner Maya at her side, and war on the horizon, Lena must confront not only the enemy but the deeply rooted beliefs of her own people.
What begins as a duty becomes a journey of identity, sacrifice, and transformation. As traditions break and battlelines form, can Lena forge a future where women shape the Empire, not just defend it?
A captivating tale of defiance and growth, Empire’s Daughter is a story about shattering expectations, forging unexpected bonds, and discovering the strength to create your own destiny in a world on the brink of change.
A B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree; QI Gold Medal, 2023; Eric Hoffer Finalist, 2021; BBNYA 2021 Semi-Finalist; Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Award, 2021 (as part of Empire’s Legacy: The First Trilogy); Discovered Diamond Award, 2020; Silver Medal, Historical Fantasy Box Set (2019), Coffee Pot Book Club Awards
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