The Charisian Empire, born in war, has always known it must fight for its very survival. What most of its subjects don't know even now, however, is how much more it's fighting for. Emperor Cayleb, Empress Sharleyan, Merlin Athrawes, and their innermost circle of most trusted advisers do know. And they know if they lose it will be far worse than their own deaths and the destruction of all they know and love. For five years, Charis has survived all the Church of God Awaiting and the corrupt men who control it have thrown at the island empire. The price has been high and paid in blood. Despite its chain of hard-fought naval victories, Charis is still on the defensive. It can hold its own at sea, but if it is to survive, it must defeat the Church upon its own ground. Yet how does it invade the mainland and take the war to a foe whose population outnumbers its own fifteen to one? How does it prevent that massive opponent from rebuilding its fleets and attacking yet again? Charis has no answer to those questions, but needs to find one...quickly.
Review
Praise for David Weber
"Combines superb action SF elements and (surprise!) homage to the great novels of the Age of Fighting Sail (by C. S. Forester, Patrick O'Brian, and their ilk). Weber has an enormous audience that welcomes each enormous book."
"--Booklist, "starred review on "A Mighty Fortr ess
""Highly recommended."
--"Library Journal", starred review on "By Schism Rent Asunder
""Gripping... Shifting effortlessly between battles among warp-speed starships and among oar-powered galleys, Weber brings the political maneuvering, past and future technologies, and vigorous protagonists together for a cohesive, engrossing whole."
--"Publishers Weekly", starred review on "Of Armageddon Reef"
About the Author
DAVID WEBER is the author of the "New York Times "bestselling Honor Harrington series, the most recent of which was "At All Costs." His many other novels include "Mutineers' Moon, The Armageddon Inheritance, Heirs of Empire, Path of the Fury, "and "Wind Rider's Oath." He lives in South Carolina.
Library : Science Fiction
Universes : Safehold [05]
Formats : EPUB
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ISBN : 9780765361257
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