Riftwar: The World On The Other Side books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Riftwar: The World On The Other Side series?"

"There are three books in the Riftwar: The World On The Other Side series, published between 1987 and 1992."

Q: "What is the first book in the Riftwar: The World On The Other Side series?"

"The first book in the Riftwar: The World On The Other Side series is Daughter of the Empire, published in 1987."

Q: "What is the Empire Trilogy about?"

"The Empire Trilogy follows Mara of the Acoma, a young woman who inherits leadership of a declining noble house in the Tsurani Empire. Through political maneuvering, alliances, and warfare, she transforms House Acoma from near-extinction to a dominant power. The trilogy is considered one of the best political fantasy series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Daughter of the Empire	1987	Janny Wurts	Buy
2	Servant of the Empire	1990	Janny Wurts	Buy
3	Mistress of the Empire	1992	Janny Wurts	Buy

The Empire Trilogy is set in the Riftwar universe on the Tsurani world of Kelewan, the “other side” of Raymond E. Feist’s Rift. Co-written by Janny Wurts and Feist, it follows Mara of the Acoma, who becomes ruler of her house at seventeen after her father and brother die in war.

Daughter of the Empire (1987) covers Mara’s early political struggles, Servant of the Empire (1990) deepens the world’s politics, and Mistress of the Empire (1992) brings her story to a conclusion. The series is praised for its complex political intrigue and its portrayal of a non-European fantasy culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Riftwar: The World On The Other Side series?

There are three books in the Riftwar: The World On The Other Side series, published between 1987 and 1992.

What is the first book in the Riftwar: The World On The Other Side series?

The first book in the Riftwar: The World On The Other Side series is Daughter of the Empire, published in 1987.

What is the Empire Trilogy about?

The Empire Trilogy follows Mara of the Acoma, a young woman who inherits leadership of a declining noble house in the Tsurani Empire. Through political maneuvering, alliances, and warfare, she transforms House Acoma from near-extinction to a dominant power. The trilogy is considered one of the best political fantasy series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order