Busby has written a number of books about the Hulzein Dynasty. This one stars Bran Tregare who becomes the husband of Rissa Kerguelen and the father of Lisele (see Rebels' Seed). ( )

Reminds me of the Sten series. ( )

I found this book somewhat violent, and of course, since it was a prequel written later in the series, it was mostly backstory. Still, I enjoyed it, although not as much as I did the earlier books. I should probably reread the whole series again soon. ( )