The Will of the Empress

Sandry, Daja, Briar, and Tris, now older, reunite in an eagerly anticipated novel by Tamora Pierce. Pressured by the Empress of Namorn, her cousin, Sandry finally agrees to visit the empire's lands. Accompanied not by warriors but her old friends from Winding Circle, the group finds their friendship changed. As they face new and unexpected challenges, they must rediscover their bonds and the magic that connects them.