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Mistress Of Mistresses by E. R. Eddison

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In Mistress Of Mistresses, did you enjoy ...

... the grand, sweeping scale and ancient-feeling epic history?

The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison

If you were drawn to the immense, continent-spanning conflicts and the mythic scope of Mistress Of Mistresses, you'll be captivated by The Worm Ouroboros, where the Lords of Demonland battle against Witchland in a tale as sprawling and timeless as an old legend. Eddison's world is vast, with unforgettable battles, feasts, and journeys that evoke the same sense of epic grandeur.

... the intricate and immersive worldbuilding?

The Book of the New Sun: Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

If you loved the lushly detailed cultures and the sense of a living, breathing world in Mistress Of Mistresses, you'll find yourself entranced by Gene Wolfe's Shadow & Claw. The world of Severian is layered with ancient mysteries, strange customs, and a deep history, revealed gradually through evocative prose that rewards careful reading.

... the presence of complex, morally grey protagonists?

The Scar by China Miéville

If the nuanced characters who blur the line between hero and villain in Mistress Of Mistresses fascinated you, The Scar is a must-read. Bellis Coldwine and the other denizens of the floating city Armada are driven by layered motives, making choices as ambiguous and compelling as Lessingham and his peers.

... the intricate political maneuvering and shifting alliances?

The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay

If the elaborate court politics, betrayals, and delicate alliances in Mistress Of Mistresses kept you turning the pages, you'll be riveted by The Lions of Al-Rassan. Kay weaves a tapestry of political intrigue where every character—from Rodrigo Belmonte to Ammar ibn Khairan—must navigate a landscape of shifting loyalties and deadly games.

... the poetic and ornate writing style?

Phantastes by George MacDonald

If you delighted in the flowery, lyrical prose of Mistress Of Mistresses, Phantastes will enchant you with its dreamlike, elaborate language. MacDonald's sentences are lush and evocative, carrying you through an otherworldly landscape with the same sense of wonder and beauty.

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