Requiem for a Ruler of Worlds

In a future where Earth has isolated itself from the diverse cultures of the Galaxy, minor bureaucrat Hobart Floyt faces a pivotal journey after inheriting wealth from a deceased ruler of a distant interstellar empire. With Earth's government desperate to claim his inheritance, Hobart finds himself blackmailed into an adventure led by seasoned spacer Alacrity Fitzhugh. Together, they must navigate the perils of space travel to attend the Reading of the Will, embarking on a quest that will challenge both their wits and resolve.