Polaris Rising
- 448 stránek
- 16 hodin čtení
A space princess on the run and a notorious outlaw soldier become unlikely allies in this imaginative, sexy space opera adventure—the first in an exciting science fiction trilogy. In the distant future, the Royal Consortium rules the universe, but true power lies with the High Councillors of the three High Houses. Ada von Hasenberg, the fifth of six children, has no authority and is viewed merely as a pawn in a political marriage. When her father arranges her betrothal to a noble from House Rockhurst, she decides to take control and flees before the ceremony, evading capture for two years. However, her luck runs out, and she is imprisoned with Marcus Loch, known as the Devil of Fornax Zero, who has a notorious reputation for violence. As they are transported back to Earth, their ship is attacked by a battle cruiser from House Rockhurst, and Ada realizes that capture would make her a political prisoner. To escape, she strikes a deal with the dangerous fugitive, offering him a fortune for his help. But aligning with the irresistibly attractive Devil may lead to unexpected consequences.