A Matter of Honor: A Terran Empire novel

"A Matter of Honor: A Terran Empire novel" by Ann Wilson is a science fiction novel written in the early 1990s. The story is set in the year 2569 CE and revolves around the dynamic interactions between humans and the Irschchans, a species with latent telepathic abilities. The central character, Thark, a High Adept of the White Order, faces a crisis when his talented student, Corina Losinj, discovers his plans for a rebellion against the Terran Empire that she perceives as treasonous, leading to a cat-and-mouse conflict with dire consequences. The opening of the novel introduces Thark who is frustrated by the limitations imposed by the Imperial education system, believing it has jeopardized the future of his student Corina. As he prepares for her initiation into the White Order, the narrative shifts dramatically when Corina overhears Thark discussing the upcoming "Crusade" aimed at wresting control from the human Empire. This pivotal moment sparks her decision to oppose him, setting off a series of events that thrust her into a battle for survival against the forces of her former mentor. The tension escalates as she attempts to warn the Imperials, while Thark, determined to eliminate the threat she poses, unleashes his own agents against her. As Corina navigates her way through this treacherous landscape, the stage is set for a larger confrontation between ambition, honor, and the diverse interpretations of loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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