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Synopsis
"In a world renowned even within a galaxy full of wonders, a crime within a war. For one man it means a desperate flight, and a search for the one - maybe two - people who could clear his name. For his brother it means a life lived under constant threat of treachery and murder. And for their sister, it means returning to a place she'd thought abandoned for ever." "Only the sister is not what she once was: Djan Seriy Anaplian has changed almost beyond recognition to become an agent of the Culture's Special Circumstances section, charged with high-level interference in civilisations throughout the greater galaxy." "Concealing her new identity - and her particular set of abilities - might be a dangerous strategy, however. In the world to which Anaplian returns, nothing is quite as it seems; and determining the appropriate level of interference in someone else's war is never a simple matter."--P. [4] of container.
Matter: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This complex space opera features war, political violence, murder, and treachery in a galactic civilization. The Culture series is known for mature themes involving intervention in lesser civilizations and the moral complexities of wielding power.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, war, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love intricate worldbuilding and political intrigue will appreciate this tale of siblings caught in interstellar conflict.