But it was Richard who converted Nicci instead, and for years thereafter she served Richard and Kahlan as one of their closest friends–and one of their most lethal defenders.Now, with the reign of Richard and Kahlan finally stabilized, Nicci has set out on her own for new adventures. Received: 3.5 starsOnetime lieutenant of the evil Emperor Jagang, known as “Death’s Mistress” and the “Slave Queen”, the deadly Nicci captured Richard Rahl in order to convince him that the Imperial Order stood for the greater good. Not bad, though, might even read the sequel! It did suffer from being a bit formulaic, though, but that is the problem that I have with a lot of the quest style fantasy. There was plenty of pace to the story, with a mix of dramatic events and the standard tropes from the fantasy genre. This is the first of Terry Goodkind’s books that I have read, and overall it wasn’t too bad. It is a genre that can either be excellent, full of intrigue and political shenanigans or can fall a bit flat as it is broadly similar to other stuff that you have come across. I do read some fantasy every now and again. They will face threats from the sea, the land, bargain with dragons and face the greatest threats to the world that they know. So begins their perilous journey south to find this mystery place. He is so grateful that he recommends the ship he is sailing south on and pledges his services to her.

They make haste their preparations to travel south and whilst getting provisions, Nicci saves the life of a traveller called Bannon who is being robbed. It is a place that no one has heard of, and its name appears on no chart. She does, but issues a cryptic message to him He must seek the place Kol Adair, where the answers and solution to his fading magic will be answered.

But the first job is keeping the wizard and prophet Nathan out of trouble… Nathan wants to visit the witch called Red, whom he wishes to get to tell him his life story. It is a new and safer world out there, and Nicci’s new role is telling the people of how Lord Rahl’s rule will bring peace and prosperity to their world. She has been called Sister of the Light, and even Sister of the Dark Nicci has been the lieutenant of a tyrant and pledged to destroy a man who she then fell in love with.

Chapter 89: An Invitation from the Publisher.

Chapter 87: About the Sister of Darkness Series.

Chapter 86: About the Sword of Truth Series.

Death's Mistress by Terry Goodkind