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In a sprawling space opera set among orbiting colonies, Hail Bristol has become a star in her own right—though not the one destined to rule her home empire. When she is summoned back to the Indranan world to assume leadership as the sole surviving heir, she finds that relinquishing her ship for a palace is perhaps her most dangerous move yet.
The narrative follows Bristol as she navigates the political intrigue of a vast empire and the unfamiliar customs of a society that has long been under her brother’s reign. Heart‑pounding decisions and unexpected alliances test her resolve, as the stakes rise from personal ambition to the future of the entire galaxy.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: K. B. Wagers
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