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Good book. But, definately not a stand-alone novel. This is the middle volume of the reedited and reissued omnibus editions of Charlie Stross's Merchant Princes stories. (This one combines The Clan Corporate and The Merchants' War.) The Bloodline Feud should be read before The Traders' War and it will be necessary to read The Revolution Trade to finish the story.
What's it all about? Well, there are alternate Earths with histories that differ from our own. And, there are some people, a small related group, that have a genetic mutation that allows them to “walk” between the worlds. This trilogy is the story of their intrigues, conflicts, power struggles, and romances. The story is fast-paced and very entertaining, and I found some of the characters to be quite likeable.
This book was a good installment in the Merchant Princes saga. I liked how Miriam tried to keep her dignity and sense of self even when things look bleak. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, The Merchants' War.
Series
6 primary booksThe Merchant Princes is a 6-book series with 6 primary works first released in 2004 with contributions by Charles Stross and Juhan Habicht.
Series
8 primary booksMerchant Princes Universe is a 8-book series with 8 primary works first released in 2004 with contributions by Charles Stross and Juhan Habicht.