Prince Kiem, the disappointing grandson of the Iskat Emperor, is forced into a political marriage with Count Jainan to secure a critical planetary treaty. Jainan is the recent widower of Prince Taam, whose death in a spacecraft accident is revealed to be a suspected assassination. As the two men navigate their arranged union, they must investigate a conspiracy involving illegal military technology and bureaucratic corruption. If they fail to certify their marriage before the arrival of a galactic auditor, their planetary system faces annexation and potential intergalactic war.
Readers of space opera and character-driven romance choose this book for its focus on diplomatic maneuvering and interpersonal trust. It appeals to those interested in the mechanics of political alliances and the recovery from past emotional trauma. The story provides a detailed look at how personal vulnerability impacts large-scale governance and international stability. Readers finish the book with an understanding of how individual cooperation serves as the foundation for broader social and political peace within a multi-planetary empire.
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
