Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed on 7/19/2005 + 1568 more book reviews

Rejuvenants, people who have had the (expensive) age-reversing process, are in trouble. Bad rejuvenation drugs have poisoned some people and they want to ensure that nothing interferes with their pursuit of long life--or the profit that comes from promising long life to others. Neighbor states fear the aggressive expansion of the Familias Regnant, fueled by population growth and extended lifespan. Within the Regular Space Service, those who have received experimental rejuventaions fear they may have been given bad drugs on purpose. Esmay Suiza's family fears that her marriage to an offworlder will damage their position. Barin Serrano's family fears that his marriage to a Landbride of Altiplano will damage his career and their reputation.
Fear begets violent reactions, from foreign governments, from great Families determined to maintain or increase their power, from internal rivalries in the Fleet, and nothing escapes the resultant bloodbath unscathed. As Esmay and Barin struggle to reconcile their families, others have more cosmic struggles to win.

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