Commander Cordelia Naismith of the Betan Astronomical Survey is a veteran ship commander from a peaceful, prosperous planet where everyone is happy. This is the story of the how this one woman's actions impact the politics of nations. Lives are saved and lives are ended because of her choices. When her decision not to speak catches up with her she has two choices: Self immolation, or a planetary civil war.
This is a breath taking account of the coming of (middle) age of a strong, intelligent woman and the worlds that move around her. Powerful, heart rending, and simply great fiction. A must read for SF/F fans, and anyone else who enjoys a more than solid plot, well rounded characters, and enthralling prose.
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