The Emperor’s Soul
The Emperor’s Soul by Brandon Sanderson, published by Tachyon in 2012, is a fantasy narrative that explores themes of identity and artistry through the lens of a unique magical system. This first edition spans 175 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Shai, a skilled Forger who has the ability to recreate any item by rewriting its history. After being condemned to death for attempting to steal the emperor’s scepter, she is offered a chance to save herself by crafting a new soul for the nearly deceased Emperor Ashravan.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Shai’s journey as she navigates the complexities of her captors and the political landscape of the empire. The narrative delves into her artistic process and the moral implications of her abilities, as she seeks to understand the true nature of the emperor while grappling with her own identity. The book intertwines elements of fantasy, historical context, and supernatural themes, making it a multifaceted read that challenges the boundaries of creation and authenticity.
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From the best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy and the co-author of the final three books of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series comes the tale of a heretic thief who is the only hope for the survival of an empire.
Shai is a Forger, a foreigner who can flawlessly copy and re-create any item by rewriting its history with skillful magic. Although condemned to death after trying to steal the emperor’s scepter, she is given one opportunity to save herself. Despite the fact that her skill as a Forger is considered an abomination by her captors, Shai will attempt to create a new soul for the emperor, who is almost dead from the attack of assassins.
Delving deeply into his life, she discovers Emperor Ashravan’s truest nature–and the opportunity to exploit it. Her only possible ally is one who is truly loyal to the emperor, but councilor Gaotona must overcome his prejudices to understand that her forgery is as much artistry as it is deception.
Skillfully deducing the machinations of her captors, Shai needs a perfect plan to escape. The fate of the kingdom lies in one impossible task. Is it possible to create a forgery of a soul so convincing that it is better than the soul itself?
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