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A Memory Called Empire

Arkady Martine

Published 2019 by Tor Books · 464 pages

Hugo · 2020

Winner

Nebula · 2020

Finalist
Science Fiction

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4 award entries · 2 books · 2 wins · 2020–2022

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Synopsis

When Mahit Dzmare arrives at the heart of the vast Teixcalaanli Empire as her small space station's new ambassador, she discovers her predecessor is dead and the neural implant carrying his consciousness is malfunctioning. Navigating court intrigue and political conspiracy, she must protect her station's independence while uncovering who killed the last ambassador — and why.

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Colonialism & EmpireConsciousness & SelfhoodLanguage & Communication

Details

Series
Teixcalaan · Book 1
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9781250186430