Mazes of Power by Juliette Wade

Mazes of Power by Juliette Wade

Now in trade paperback, this debut work of sociological science fiction follows a deadly battle for succession, where brother is pitted against brother in a singular chance to win power and influence for their family.

The cavern city of Pelismara has stood for a thousand years. The Great Families of the nobility cling to the myths of their golden age while the city's technology wanes.

When a fever strikes, and the Eminence dies, seventeen-year-old Tagaret is pushed to represent his Family in the competition for Heir to the Throne. To win would give him the power to rescue his mother from his abusive father, and marry the girl he loves.

But the struggle for power distorts everything in this highly stratified society, and the fever is still loose among the inbred, susceptible nobles. Tagaret's sociopathic younger brother, Nekantor, is obsessed with their family's success. Nekantor is willing to exploit Tagaret, his mother, and her new servant Aloran to defeat their opponents.

Can he be stopped? Should he be stopped? And will they recognize themselves after the struggle has changed them?

Wade, Juliette: - Juliette Wade's habit of asking why about everything has led her to explore the world both above and below the ground. She has lived in Japan and France, and holds degrees in linguistics and anthropology. The author of many published short stories, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her Aussie husband and her two sons, who support and inspire her.

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ISBN 13	9780756415747
ISBN 10	0756415748
Title	Mazes of Power
Author	Juliette Wade
Series	The Broken Trust
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Daw Books
Year published	2020-02-04
Number of pages	416
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.