Sub-Majer’s Challenge by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.

Once again, Alyiakal, succeeds when carefully maneuvered into situations that are designed to see that he fails.   An ethics-driven officer in a country led by a consortium of unethical leaders, Alyiakal’s successes are startling to all of his foes and accepted as normal by his consort, Saelora.

In a male-dominated society where misogyny is accepted as normal, Alyiakal, supports Saelora in her decidedly non-feminine pursuits in trade.  This support leads to a bond that transcends normality, especially when Saelora and Alyiakal discover secrets from Alyiakal’s past.

Modesitt crafts a detailed and believable world in all his series.  The Saga of Recluce comprises twenty-five volumes, spanning from 1991 to the present.  It is well worth your time to read all of Modesitt’s work.

I highly recommend this book. 

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