Torch of Freedom Contributor(s): Weber, David (Author), Flint, Eric (Author) |
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ISBN: 1439133050 ISBN-13: 9781439133057 Publisher: Baen OUR PRICE: $23.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: In the sequel to "Crown of Slaves," the slavemasters of Mesa plot against the Star Empire of Manticore and the newly liberated slave planet of Torch. Anton Zilwicki and the notorious Havenite secret agent Victor Cachat set off on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth concerning a wave of mysterious assassinations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Science Fiction - Military - Fiction | Science Fiction - Space Opera - Fiction | Science Fiction - Action & Adventure |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2009033466 |
Series: Honorverse (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.54" W x 9.5" (1.76 lbs) 608 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Direct Sequel to Crown of Slaves. Two New York Times Best-Selling Authors Again Join Forces in a New Novel in David Weber's Honor Harrington Universe. As the slavemasters of Mesa plot against the Star Empire of Manticore and the newly liberated slave planet of Torch, Anton Zilwicki and the notorious Havenite secret agent Victor Cachat set off on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth concerning a wave of mysterious assassinations that have been launched against Manticore and Torch. Most people are sure that the Republic of Haven is behind the assassinations, but Zilwicki and Cachat suspect others of being the guilty party. Queen Berry of Torch was one of the targets of the unknown assassins. The former head of the Ballroom slave liberation organization, Jeremy X--now one of Torch's top officials, but still considered by many the most dangerous terrorist in the galaxy--calls in some past favors owed to him. In response, a security officer from Beowulf arrives in Torch to take charge of Queen Berry's security--a task made doubly difficult by the young monarch's resentment of bodyguards and the security officer's own growing attachment to her. Meanwhile, powerful forces in the Solarian League are maneuvering against each other to gain the upper hand in what they all expect to be an explosive crisis that threatens the very existence of the League itself. |