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During a massive space engagement commanded by Honor Harrington, Rear Admiral Michelle Henke and her crew are captured. Through a negotiated agreement with the Havenites and her own government, Henke is reassigned to a distant command, removed from the front lines. Unbeknownst to her, this new role places her directly at odds with the interstellar crime syndicate known as Manpower, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.
Set in a future of interstellar conflict, the novel explores the challenges of female military leadership and the moral complexities of war, all framed by high stakes space battles and clandestine operations.
The story blends action and adventure with space opera elements, offering a gripping look at the intersection of honor, strategy, and survival in an expansive galaxy.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: David Weber
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