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In the sprawling Skolian Empire, a delicate bond between young Sauscony and her father begins to fray, setting the stage for a power struggle that blurs personal and political lines. The Empire's decision to confront the Aristo Traders sparks a war that threatens to unravel the delicate balance of power in the region. Sauscony, caught between loyalty and survival, finds herself at the center of events that could redefine her world and the futures of those around her.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Catherine Asaro
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