Jaran:: The First Novel of the Jaran (10th Anniversary Edition)

Tess grapples with the burden of being the sister of Charles Soerensen, a celebrated leader of Earth's rebellion against alien conquerors. As the reluctant heir to his dukedom, she escapes to one of his worlds, seeking freedom from her responsibilities. However, she soon uncovers a perilous covert operation involving the aliens, thrusting her into a dangerous situation that challenges her understanding of loyalty, power, and her own identity.