Crown of Slaves

In this gripping installment of the Honor Harrington series, Queen Elizabeth seeks to strengthen the fragile alliance with Erewhon, which is increasingly uneasy under the new High Ridge regime's neglect. Tension escalates with the assassination of a key Solarian League figure, prompting the queen to send Captain Zilwicki and one of her nieces on a covert mission to address the brewing turmoil. Upon their arrival, they face unexpected challenges involving a cunning Republic of Haven agent, Victor Cachat, and uncover a web of intrigue surrounding the military delegation, all while navigating the dangerous presence of the radical freed slave group, the Audubon Ballroom, led by the infamous Jeremy X.