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without a front

 
Without A Front book cover Raised in the halls of power and holding the highest title in the land, Lancer Andira Tal is used to being prejudged because of her rank. When she meets a woman who sees beyond it, she finds her own lifelong assumptions brought into question — at a time when high-stakes political maneuvering jeopardizes everything she holds dear.

 

 

 

 

 

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With five of the six castes squabbling over her replicator policies, Tal takes a much-needed vacation and discovers that anonymity has unexpected benefits.

 

The Opahs welcome Tal to their holding, but beneath the courteous hospitality lies an old secret with the power to break a family.

 

Two dreams clash in a field, and Tal learns that warmrons have more power than she ever imagined.

 

A first date, a speaking tour, and rumblings of trouble.

 

The prisoner in the pit gives Tal some startling information; meanwhile, time is running out for her and Salomen.

 

The actions of one man have had devastating results for Tal and the Opahs, but there is a silver lining: the clock is no longer ticking, and the secret is out.

 

Back at the State House, Tal has her hands full with the ongoing corruption investigation, the search for Herot, and a personnel issue she hadn't anticipated. Salomen's presence makes it easier, but Tal is beginning to worry that she may not be able to save her tyree from heartbreak.

 

At last the traitor has been unmasked. But even in custody he has a long reach, and he has laid his plans very well.

 

Tal, Salomen and the Guards go on a rescue mission...and the noose draws tighter still.

 

Those loyal to Tal are scrambling to safeguard her title before the final political showdown. Meanwhile, Salomen faces her brother, and Tal discovers a new sparring partner among her Guards.

 

Alsean justice is served, an innocence is lost, a long-buried secret is revealed...and Alsea witnesses a bonding ceremony for the ages.

 

 

 

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