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The Empire Chronicles: The House of Summer Halls

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The Empire is on the brink of a civil war. The spark that will ignite the conflict is set to happen in its smallest and poorest county, where the inexperienced countess Annabelle must find a way to save her land and herself.
With the help of a cruel and merciless, yet efficient military commander, the Countess must quickly learn the skills of warfare, diplomacy, and deceit to secure the survival of her people in a war neither she nor her subjects sought.

Bandits and raiders, unusually united and organized, are rampaging through the northern province of her land, the lords of neighboring counties are gathering like jackals, and the renowned Sixth Legion is marching towards her halls in return from yet another of its victorious campaigns.

347 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 18, 2023

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1 review
March 7, 2025
Jako zanimljiva knjiga - koja drži pažnju.Opisi su tako snažni da vas stavljaju u mjesto radnje i događaja - te se u istome mozete i zamisliti .
S nestrpljenjem očekujem sljedeci nastavak...
Ako tražite nesto sto će vam odvratiti misli od stvarnosti ,onda je to ova knjiga :)
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9 reviews
April 5, 2024
Solidan prvijenac, izuzetno dobri opisi vojnih strategija i bitaka, bez nepotrebnog zadržavanja radnje. Likovi dobro prikazani, uz prostor za daljnji razvoj. Mala zamjerka za lekturu jer ponegdje manjkava.
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March 6, 2025
J.Džomba - Ljetni dvori Kronike Carstva
Mala, ali lijepa i bogata grofovija u prošlosti, našla se pred nedaćama opustošenosti, na rubu siromaštva i pred raljama oku skrivenog rata.
Njome predsjeda mlada, ambiciozna i pomalo naivna grofica, Annabelle.
Ona je dijete koje, nažalost, nema više iza sebe voljene roditelje, na čije vodstvo i podršku može računati. Nema sjaj, bogatstvo, moćnu vojsku, pune riznice i ostave, već opustošenu grofoviju koju su vodili lukavi i pohlepni namjesnici koji su je doveli do ivice gladi.
No sada, u njen dom dolazi, najprije mladi i ratovanjem prekaljeni vojskovođa Kai Essya, a ugostiti će i moćne susjedne grofove. Nekoliko njih je već 'bacilo' oko na njenu, plodnim i neobrađenim zemljama bogatu grofoviju koju žele, nimalo to skrivajući, pripojiti sebi.
Hoće li u svojim blagoglagoljivim pismima to postići? Uvući se u samo srce Ljetnih dvora? Hoće li to Annabelle dopustiti bez borbe? Može li u sebi pronaći snagu i srčanost? Hoće li je moći obraniti mirom ili će morati posegnuti za mačem?

Priča me toliko obuzela da nisam mogla prestati s čitanjem. Mnoštvo mi se likova uvuklo 'pod kožu'. Toliko su dobro opisani i vrijeme i prostor, tako da naprosto možete zamisliti sebe kao jednoga od njih. Ljetni dvori jesu maleni, ali nisu izgubili svoj sjaj bez obrizira na trošnost, vremešnost i siromaštvo. Ljudi koji ih čine su hrabri i požrtvovni. Osim same glavne junakinje, svidio mi se lik njenog glavnog namjesnika, Jeremiaha, koji je jedini, premda ostario, ostao uz nju. Tu je i njegova prelijepa kći Zarra, uvijek na usluzi grofici. Mladi i pošteni kapetan garde Semus, vječiti sanjar koji vidi u svima dobro a ljubav čuva za Zarru...Svećenice Hrama su me se izuzetno dojmile, one su eterična bića od krvi i mesa ali se ne petljaju u 'ljudske' sporove, a nailazimo na vjernu skupinu 'divljih plemena' čiji nenametljiv način života ne zagorčava život nikome, ali su uvijek tu...
Roman koji se ne ispušta iz ruku! Do samoga kraja sam zadržavala dah bojeći se za život naših junaka! Gorljivo sam navijala, nadajući se da će sve biti dobro, ali zrnce se sumnje duboko ukrotvilo u mojoj podsvijesti...
Nadam se da ne pretjerujem, ali jedva čekam nastavak!
Biti će uskoro, zar ne?

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March 14, 2025
The House of Summer Halls is a historical fantasy novel that masterfully blends the intrigue of politics with the drama of war, all while keeping fantasy elements to a minimum. The result is a captivating and easy-to-read story that immerses the reader in a world of shifting alliances, intense battles, and the weight of leadership decisions.
One of the book’s greatest strengths lies in its well-developed characters. From the protagonists to the supporting cast, each individual is given depth and purpose, making their choices and struggles feel real. The political negotiations are particularly compelling—filled with uncertainty and doubt, they allow the reader to step into the minds of rulers, experiencing the pressures of power firsthand.
The battle scenes are another highlight. They are described with precision and intensity, making them both thrilling and believable. The combination of strategy, unpredictability, and raw action keeps the reader engaged, and as the story progresses, it only gets better.
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of The House od Summer Halls is how it builds momentum toward its conclusion. The ending is especially powerful, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next part of The Empire Chronicles. It’s a testament to the book’s strong storytelling and the careful balance between character-driven drama and larger political stakes.
For fans of historical fiction with a touch of fantasy, The House od Summer Halls is a must-read. It’s accessible yet rich in detail, and its immersive storytelling makes it difficult to put down. If you enjoy novels that make you think like a ruler while keeping you on the edge of your seat, this is definitely a book worth picking up.
2 reviews
January 2, 2024
True fantasy gem. Big recommendation. World building is very fluid, interesting and sucks you right in. Character relations are described very good, military tactics and battles are perhapes the best I've ever read. Highly recommended.
1 review
March 7, 2025
Odlicna! Radnja samo tece, ne moze se ispustiti iz ruku. Opisi su tako dobri da sam se osjecala kao da sam tamo. Bitke su surove i brutalne, odlicno opisane. Dinamika Annabelle i Kaia, ali i drugih likova vrhunska
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