Percheron is a fantasy

Fantasy

Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...

 trilogy first released in 2005 by Australian fantasy author Fiona McIntosh

Fiona McIntosh

Fiona McIntosh is a fantasy author who lives in Australia. She was born in Brighton, England and between the ages of three and eight, travelled a lot to Africa due to her father's work. At the age of nineteen, she travelled first to Paris and later to Australia, where she has lived ever since...

. The story takes place in the exotic Percheron where the gods are once again arising to do battle for the future. Thrust into the centre of this epic battle is Lazar, and his beloved Ana.

Odalisque (2005)

After the old Zar dies, 15 year old Boaz takes power, however is mother is planning for her sons arrival to be disposed of while overseeing the assembly of a new harem. One of its number is Ana. Ana seeks freedom and tries to escape after witnessing a disturbing ritual.

Emissary (2006)

Ana is resigned to life in Percheron's harem and has only a veil to know the man she loves, Spur Lazar, is dead. Meanwhile she is being watched by Eunuch Salmeo and Valide Herezah, with Valide scheming her demise. The Demon Maliz has taken the identity of the Grand Vizier in order to stalk Iridor, the Goddess' accomplice and a war is starting with an enemy seeking a price for the death of their crown prince.

Goddess (2007)

In Percheron, Zar is preparing for the arrival of the Galinsean war fleet. Spur meanwhile is determined to travel back to the desert instead of taking part in delicate negotiations, where Ana is being held prisoner by fanatics.