Historical Fantasy Book of the Year, Coffee Pot Book Club, 2020.
Empire's Reckoning - Empire's Legacy 6
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Ages: 18+
How many secrets does your family have?
For 13 years, Sorley has taught music alongside the man he loves, war and betrayal nearly forgotten. But behind their calm and ordered life, there are hidden truths. When a young girl’s question demands an answer, does he break the most important oath he has ever sworn by lying – or tell the truth, risking the destruction of both his family and a fragile political alliance?
Empire’s Reckoning asks if love – of country, of an individual, of family – can be enough to leave behind the expectations of history and culture, and to chart a way to peace.
Reviews
One may be mistaken in thinking Empire's Reckoning . . . is just another love story, but it is not – it is an adventure, it is a journey, it is an absolutely wonderful book that swept me away in its brilliance. Thorpe certainly knows how to entertain her readers,
Sorley is a vivid narrator, expressing his feelings, often of regret, but also hurt, desire and helplessness. This brilliantly paced book has so much momentum that it is a compelling read. Difficult to categorise, this is such a fascinating book that I was so pleased to have the opportunity to read and review it. . . [a] wonderful blend of life, love and more in a detailed setting of countryside, farms and fortifications. Sorley’s tale strikes at the heart of his identity and the actions of those around them, and a vivid deeply felt book is the result. I recommend it.
