Product Overview
The twelfth novel in CherryhsForeignerspace opera series, a groundbreakingtale of first contact and its consequences
In the wake of civil war, Bren Cameron, the brilliant human diplomat of the alienatevicivilization, has left the capital and sought refuge at his country estate, Najida. But now he is trapped inside Najidawhich has been surrounded by enemieswith Ilisidi, the powerful grandmother of his ally, Tabini-aiji,atevileader of the Western Association. But Ilisidi, the wily and dangerous aiji-dowager, is not inclined to be passive, and in a brazen maneuver sends Bren into enemy territory, to the palace of Machigi, the leader of the rebels.
Bren's mission is to negotiate with Machigia youngatevilord who has never actually seen a humanand somehow persuade him to cease his hostile actions against the West. Bren knows that the autocratic Machigi rules a fractious clan, and that his hospitality is not guaranteed. Bren's genius for negotiation enable him to make a daring trade offer to Machigione that seems to interest the young warlord. But Machigi is suspicious of Ilisidi's motives, and, to Bren's utter shock, evokes an ancient law that jeopardizes Bren's life. Can Bren stay alive and not alienate Ilisidi or Tabini, while also representing the interests of their enemy?
The long-running Foreigner series can also be enjoyed by more casual genre readers in sub-trilogy installments.Betrayeris the 12thForeignernovel, and the 3rd book in the fourth subtrilogy.
