A denser, more complex novel than I typically find myself reading, this sf novel published nearly 20 years ago is about Dominic Emrys Ieuan Glynwr, Viscount Harlech, Prince of Cymru, was second in line to throne of this Welsh- governed planet. But all of Niki’s family was assassinated and he got away.
Years later, we meet him again as Niki Falcon, the longest- living gestalt pilot in the verse. Gestalt pilots have implants and take drugs to become one with/ navigate their ships, which are capable of amazing feats. But gestalt pilots have a man- made degenerative disease. As Prince, Niki tried to save the Cymru, as a pilot he is also capable of great things. It's worth reading. ( )

Not Ms. Bull's best by a long shot. I agree with other reviewers that there are really two books jammed together here: a Graustarkian story and a science fiction story. I disagree that either was anything special. ( )

This is a book of two halves. The first half is a ridiculous Ruritanian fantasy disguised as SF - the second half is a first class space opera. If only the second half existed, it would have got at least four stars. The first half hardly deserves a single star... ( )

Disappointing. The first half I liked quite a bit. The second half was confusing and science-fictiony and not good. Random journal entries and pov switching.

Interesting Sci Fi about a man whose family have a lot of power that's suddenly dead and his path to avenge them. ( )