Cathy of Between the Lines has a fabulous review of The Emperor’s Second Wife (Rise of the Aztecs #3) by Zoe Saadia, one of my favorite authors.
Author: Zoe Saadia
- Kindle Edition
- Category: Historical Fiction
Back in the Aztec Capital, the troubles were brewing. While benefiting from its neutrality in the Texcoco-Tepanec War, many influential Mexica-Aztecs grew wary of the way their city was becoming absorbed in the mighty Tepanec Empire.
Building on the first two books, this third instalment of the Rise of the Aztecs saga finds Kuini, Dehe and Coyotl in Tenochtitlan seeking out Kuini’s uncle, the old Aztec Warlord, in order to establish a union for their mutual benefit, against the Tepanecs. Political intrigue is widespread following the death of the Emperor, Huitzilihuitl and they find an ally of sorts in Tlacaelel, a relative of Coyotl’s and the illegitimate son of the late Emperor. There are aspiring contenders for the title of Emperor but the eventual victor is Chimalpapoca. He is just a child manipulated by his mother, the Empress, who now wields the…
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Great review, Michelle. Adding this on to my TBR and sharing… 🙂
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Zoe Saadia’s books are fantastic.
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This is a wonderful review; thanks for sharing, Michelle! And this book sounds like a great addition to historical fiction. Sending hugs, my friend…
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Hugs back to you Lauren. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Thanks so much, Michelle 🙂
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