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In the aftermath of civil conflict, Bren Cameron, the amazing individual diplomat of the unfamiliar atevi world, has quit the administrative centre and sought sanctuary at his country house, Najida. However now he's caught inside Najida-that has been surrounded by opponents- using the grandmother of his friend, Tabiniaiji, atevi chief of the Western Organization. Ilisidi, the aiji-dowager, isn't willing to be inactive and directs Bren into enemy territory, for the structure of the first choice of the rebels.Bren's objective would be to discuss with Machigi-a atevi master that has never really witnessed an individual-and somehow convince him to stop his aggressive measures from the west. Is Bren a wise enough negotiator to remain alive, and not alienate Ilisidi or Tabini, while also addressing the interests of the enemy?