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The Emperor Without Mercy

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The Emperor Without Mercy

By: Maithree Wijesekara
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Summary

The explosive and gripping conclusion to the Obsidian Throne trilogy, which began with instant No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, The Prince Without Sorrow.

RETURN TO THE RAN EMPIRE.

Where friends become enemies.

Battles are fought by magic and fire.

And the Obsidian Throne might just break them all.

A REBEL PRINCE

Prince Ashoka has gathered his allies and launched his campaign to overthrow his tyrannical sister, Empress Aarya. But the losses of the past haunt him, and he grows more paranoid and vengeful every day.

A POWERFUL WITCH

Shakti is still recovering from her imprisonment and memory loss. Although she has more power than any mayakari, she fears Ashoka hates her for the curse she was forced to make.

A WAR TO END A LEGACY

As the war for the Obsidian Throne intensifies, brutal losses rock the Ran Empire. For change requires blood… but history has a way of repeating itself.

In the gripping final instalment of the Obsidian Throne trilogy, Ashoka and Shakti must overcome their differences to defeat a tyrant. But the choices they must make could threaten their bond and the future of the empire itself.

©2027 Maithree Wijesekara
Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Fantasy Historical Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy

Critic Reviews

PRAISE FOR MAITHREE WIJESEKARA
‘A gripping tale of persecution, curses, and power’ – Cosmopolitan
'The lush magic system draws on Buddhist beliefs, and Wijesekara’s tense court politics captivate. The result is an electrifying story of betrayal, ambition, and vengeance’ – Publishers Weekly
'A taut, character-focused first installment in an epic fantasy series that promises a refreshing look at survival and empire.' – Library Journal on The Prince Without Sorrow
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