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After the civil war among the Atevi has ended, Tabini‑aiji, ruler of the Western Association, and his son, Cajeiri, make a return to the planet Bujavid. Their arrival finds the region still plagued by resistors who remain steadfastly loyal to the former opposition. The situation forces the leadership team to confront not only external threats but also the ongoing challenges of maintaining unity and stability within a society recovering from prolonged conflict.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: C. J. Cherryh
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