"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."--* Publishers Weekly.*

"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."--* Publishers Weekly.*

"Uncommonly satisfying."--Locus In this thrilling sequel to Daughter of the Empire, Lady Mara faces a vengeful blood enemy who doesn't know Mara has a strategic secret weapon--a rakish Midkemian slave whose real identity will change the rimworld forever. "A tale of love, hate, and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society".--Publishers Weekly.