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In a sprawling war that spans five universes, the Arcana and the Sharona clash over control of worlds and the future of their peoples. The death of Crown Prince Janaki, who chose a doomed victory, weighs heavily on the newly formed Sharonian empire, while his sister, Grand Imperial Princess Andrin, bears a prophetic talent that offers glimpses of what is to come. Far from the front lines, Shaylar and her husband Jathmar navigate the deadly aftermath of a misunderstanding that sparked the war, aided only by the honor of an Andaran officer. As the stakes grow, unknown forces threaten to change the outcome of a conflict driven by magic, psionics, and destiny.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: David Weber
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