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The civil war among the atevi has finally ended, but for rancher Bren peace is far from guaranteed. When rebel clans launch a surprise assault, his pastoral retreat transforms into a fortified refuge. Meanwhile, Cajeiri, the young son of Tabini‑aiai, the atevi ruler, escapes his bodyguards in search of an adventure. As Bren struggles to protect his land from an alien siege, he confronts the harsh realities of a post‑war world where human–alien encounters and interstellar conflict still loom large.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: C. J. Cherryh
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