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Because they worked to create a peace agreement between their two powers the commanders of the Skolian Imperialate and kingdom have lasted military coups, political interest and homicide efforts. Now comes the difficult part--creating the agreement a reality.Assassins are set on each sides. Their mission: get rid of the commanders for the "offense" of trying to finish half of a millennia of hate between powers. And whilst the primary people in the peace process make an effort to understand the convolutions encompassing the discussions, an intense place anthem, Carnelians Climax, sweeps across three cultures, its concept inflaming passions. The abuse escalates and militaries on equally sides are named forth. The hope: to keep both powers living long enough so that their rulers may somehow accomplish serenity at last.About Catherine Asaro’s Skolia saga:“Entertaining mixture of hard SF and romance.”—Publishers Weekly “Asaro’s Skolian saga has become almost as long and in a variety of ways as persuasive as Dune, or even more so, having a large number of tougher woman characters.”—Booklist“Rapid pacing and gripping suspense.”—Publisher’s Weekly