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Set in the gleaming, upper‑level towers of Merovingen, a city of canals and shadows, Altair Jones navigates the dangerous, polluted waterways below. Quick‑witted and resourceful, she earns her living among boaters, beggars, thieves and spies. When she rescues a high‑born stranger from drowning, Altair is unexpectedly drawn into the ruthless political games of the upper city. Facing rivals and intrigue, she must use all her cunning to survive and protect those she cares about.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: C. J. Cherryh
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