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Tamora Pierce Tamora Pierce (born December 13, 1954) is an American writer of fantasy fiction for teenagers, known best for stories featuring young heroines. She made a name for herself with her first book series, '' The Song of the Lioness'' (1983–1988), w ...

, was released by Scholastic on September 24, 2013. The book follows Pierce's characters

Briar Moss ''Circle of Magic'' is a tetralogy of fantasy novels by Tamora Pierce, set in Emelan, a fictional realm in a pseudo-Middle Ages, medieval and renaissance era. It revolves around four young Magician (fantasy), mages, each specializing in a differe ...

, Evumeimei Dingzai (nicknamed Evvy), and Rosethorn after the events of her 2001 novel ''

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''. The action is set in the fictional countries of Gyongxe and Yanjing as they become embroiled in war. All events take place two years before Pierce's previously published

Emelan ''Circle of Magic'' is a tetralogy of fantasy novels by Tamora Pierce, set in Emelan, a fictional realm in a pseudo-medieval and renaissance era. It revolves around four young mages, each specializing in a different kind of magic, as they learn ...

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The Will of the Empress ''The Will of the Empress'', previously titled ''The Circle Reforged'', is a standalone fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, a continuation of the story of the quartets ''Circle of Magic'' and ''The Circle Opens''. Plot summary Empress Berenene The ...

'' and '' Melting Stones''.Summary
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Plot introduction

Mages Briar, Rosethorn, and Evvy are visiting the mystical mountain kingdom of Gyongxe when they are suddenly called away. The emperor of Yanjing has invited them to see his glorious gardens. During their brief stay, though, the mages see far more than splendid flowers. They see the emperor's massive army, his intense cruelty, and the devastating magic that keeps his power in place. It's not till they leave that they discover he's about to launch a major invasion of Gyongxe. The mountain land is home to many temples... including the First Temple of the Living Circle, which Rosethorn has vowed to defend. With time running out, the mages race to warn their Gyongxin friends of the emperor's plans. Duty, mystery, magic, and terror will drive them apart on the way. And while new friends will do their best to bring the mages together again on the field of battle, deadly enemies hide in every mountain pass, just waiting to destroy them.

References

External links

Tamora Pierce's official website
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