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Yakoub, once the legendary King of the Rom, the Gypsy race that has evolved from caravans into masters of interstellar travel, lives in exile on a distant icy world. With his departure, the Empire faces a power vacuum that threatens its stability. To restore order and honor his lineage, Yakoub must journey across the cosmos, battle new tyrannies, and rally his people. His ultimate goal: reclaim his throne and guide the Rom back to their ancestral home, the Romany Star.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Robert Silverberg
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