Mistress of Mistresses

Like Tolkien's Middle-Earth, Zimiamvia is a world which mirrors our own - but passions run stronger there, and life, love and treachery are epic in their intensity. And magic, of course, is a reality. Mezentius had ruled the Three Kingdoms with a firm hand, but his legitimate heir is a weakling, frightened of the power of his half-brother, Duke Barganax, and of that of the terrifying Horius Parry, Vicar of Rerek. As Parry and Barganax manoeuvre, intrigue and plot, it is clear that the new king isn't long for the world. The key to the control of the Three Kingdoms lies with Lessingham, Parry's cousin, the only man both sides can trust. But then Parry decides that Lessingham must die. As heroes and villains clash, an even darker game is being played - for the Lady Fiorinda is testing her own powers to decide the fates of men. First book in the Zimiamvian trilogy. Mass market paperback; no stated publishing history so presumed first edition, first printing thus. Publisher book number U7063, cover price $0.95. This is a used book. Pages are clean and bright with no markings, notes, or highlighting. Since this book is from 1967, there is some age browning on inside covers and top and bottom of text block which does not affect readability. Also paper is a bit crumbly in places. Covers show shelf wear and show small stress creases. Handwritten name on inside front cover, handwriting in top margin of page 5, not ex-library. Binding is tight and square. Hinges are secure. Price sticker on rear cover. Corners are bumped.…