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A New Adventure in the Saga of the Skolian Empire. Kamoj Argali is the young ruler of an impoverished province on a backward planet. To keep her people from starving, she has agreed to marry Jax Ironbridge, the boorish and brutal ruler of a prosperous province. But before Argali and... read more

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Futuristic Romance. To save her isolated, impoverished, and technologically backward province, Kamoj Quanta Argali of the planet Balumil must wed Jax Ironbridge, who governs a prosperous neighboring realm. Jax is a cruel man, but is Kamoj any better off with Havyrl "Vyrl" Lionstar, the exiled... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Futuristic Romance. To save her isolated, impoverished, and technologically backward province, Kamoj Quanta Argali of the planet Balumil must wed Jax Ironbridge, who governs a prosperous neighboring realm. Jax is a cruel man, but is Kamoj any better off with Havyrl "Vyrl" Lionstar, the exiled Ruby Dynasty prince who outbids Jax for her hand? She'll soon find out, for her former fiancé attacks her and vows revenge on Vyrl, prompting the couple to flee to his homeworld. This stand-alone 6th book in the Saga of the Skolian Empire series won the 2001 Nebula Award, although romance fans should be aware that not every book in the series ends as happily.

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Kamoj Quanta Argali, the governor of Argali Province, shot through the water and broke the surface of the river.

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This is book 6 of 14 in Saga of the Skolian Empire. (standard series)

Preceded by Ascendant Sun, and followed by Spherical Harmonic.

This is book 6 of 7 in Saga of the Skolian Empire (Reading Order). (standard series)

Preceded by Spherical Harmonic, and followed by Catch the Lightning.

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  1. Catherine Asaro (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: December, 2000
ISBN: 0312890621
Page Count: 400

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  • Copyright Status: Public Domain
  • Library of Congress: PS3551.S29 Q36 2000 FT MEADE
  • Dewey: 813.54

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Primary Inversion
  • Catch the Lightning
  • The Last Hawk
  • The Radiant Seas
  • Ascendant Sun

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