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Roger MacClintock, a prodigal young prince, is caught off-guard when his ship veers off course and crashes during a dull ceremonial visit. With the aid of his devoted Royal Marine guardians, he embarks on a desperate trek across a foreign world. The planet’s treacherous landscapes—pregnant with lethal plants—and its native peoples pose continuous threats, forcing the prince and his companions to rely on skill, courage, and cooperation to make it to safety.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: David Weber
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