The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria GoddardSeries: The Lays of the Hearth-FireGenres: Fantasy, Fantasy of mannersTropes: Fealty, Found family, Playing the long game, Politics, Unreliable narratorCharacters: Asexual main character(s), Characters in their 50s, Characters in their 60s, Politician, RoyaltyTime Periods: Places: Africa inspired setting, Pacific Islands inspired setting, Secondary World
