Rose slept for 100 years, and when she awoke the world as she knew it had vanished, utterly. She has gone from being a cherished only child to being the sole heir to a vast, interstellar empire. From being alone to being surrounded by friends; from being protected against everything—whether she wanted to be or not—to having others depend upon her. In the superb stand-alone novelA Long, Long Sleep we saw her survive assassination attempts and heartbreak alike. Now, in the stand-alone sequel, Rose must take control of her future for the sake of her friends—and find a way to protect them without unwittingly caging them in love. . .
