The Serrano Connection

Defend the Fleet!

Esmay is a young woman caught between the patriarchal culture of her home world, where she is the scion of a powerful family—yet still a second-class citizen—and her chosen profession as an officer of the Fleet, where only ability counts. Esmay's task To gain control of her easily-offended temperament and to show the galaxy that a woman's place is in command!

Contains Once a Hero and Rules of Engagement, two dazzling high notes in Nebula-Award-winner Elizabeth Moon's intricate and exciting "Serrano" saga!