The Honor of the Queen: Volume 2

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Book 2 in the internationally best-selling Honor Harrington science fiction series. First time in Trade Paperback!

Its hard to give peace a chance when the other side regards conquest as the only option and a sneak attack as the best means to that end. Thats why the Kingdom of Manticore needs allies against the Republic of Havenand the planet Grayson is strategically situated to make a very good ally indeed. But Her Majestys Foreign Office overlooked a minor cultural difference when they chose Honor Harrington to carry the flag: women on the planet of Grayson are without rank or rights and Honors mere presence is an intolerable affront to every male on the planet. At first Honor doesnt take it personally; where she comes from gender discrimination is barely a historical memory, right up there in significance with fear of the left-handed. But in time such treatment becomes taxing and she makes plans to withdraw, until Graysons fratricidal sister planet attacks without warning. Now, Honor must stay and prevail, not just for her honor, but for her sovereignsfor the honor of the Queen.

Praise for David Weber and the Honor Harrington series:
. . . everything you could want in a heroine. . . . Excellent . . . plenty of action. Science Fiction Age

Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Anne McCaffrey

Compelling combat combined with engaging characters for a great space opera adventure. Locus

Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice . . . Publishers Weekly

Praise for Shadow of Freedom, #15 in the Honor Harrington series:
This entry is just as exciting as Webers initial offering. . . . The result is a fast-paced and action-packed story that follows [our characters] as they move from reaction to command of the situation. Weber builds Shadow of Freedom to an exciting and unexpected climax. Daily News of Galveston

Praise for Mission of Honor, #13 in the Honor Harrington series:
Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection and a deep understanding of military bureaucracy in this long-awaited Honor Harrington novel . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice to see Honor back in action. Publishers Weekly

This latest Honor Harrington novel brings the saga to another crucial turning point . . . Readers may feel confident that they will be Honored many more times and enjoy it every time. Booklist

Honor Harrington Main Series:
On Basilisk Station
The Honor of the Queen
The Short Victorious War
Field of Dishonor
Flag in Exile
Honor Among Enemies
In Enemy Hands
Echoes of Honor
Ashes of Victory
War of Honor
The Shadow of Saganami
At All Costs
Storm from the Shadows
Mission of Honor
A Rising Thunder
Shadow of Freedom

Reviews

Praise for the Honor Harrington series:

[A] fast-paced and action-packed story . . . builds . . . to anexciting and unexpected climax. Daily News of Galveston onShadow of Freedom

Weber combines realistic engaging characters with intelligenttechnological projection and a deep understanding of militarybureaucracy. Publishers Weekly onMission of Honor

Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Anne McCaffrey onEchoes of Honor

Star Wars as it might have been written by C.S. Forester . . .fast-paced entertainment. Booklist onHonor Among Enemies

Great stuff . . . compelling combat combined with engaging characters for a great space opera adventure. Locus onField of Dishonor

This remarkable story will appeal to readers interestedin warfare, science, and technology of the future or just ininterpersonal relationships, an important part of the story.Gratifying, especially to female readers, is the total equalityof the sexes! Kliatt onThe Short Victorious War

. . . an outstanding blend of military/technical writing balancedby superb character development and an excellent degree ofhuman drama . . . very highly recommended.Wilson Library BulletinonOn Basilisk Station
Praise for David Weber:

This is as good as military sf gets. Booklist on the Prince Roger novels

The authors pack the story with both the specs of far-future fighting machines . . . and the hypercompetent, duty-driven warriors who crew them. Fans of old-school military sci-fi should check this out. Publishers WeeklyonGovernor

Weber delievers like no one else. Booklist

Weber is teh Tom Clancy of science fiction. Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

With more than eightmillion copies of his books in print and 33titles on theNew York Timesbestseller list,David Weberis a science fiction powerhouse. In the vastly popular Honor Harrington series, the spirit of C.S. Foresters Horatio Hornblower and Patrick OBriansMaster and Commanderlives oninto the galactic future. Books in the Honor Harrington and Honorverse series have appeared on 21 bestseller lists, includingThe Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, andUSA Today.Additional Honorverse collaborations include the spin-off miniseries Manticore Ascendant withNew York Timesbest-selling author, Timothy Zahn; and with Eric Flint,Crown of SlavesandCauldron of Ghostscontribute to his illustrious list ofNew York Timesand international bestseller lists.

Best known for his spirited, modern-minded space operas, Weber is also the creator of the Oath of Swords fantasy series and the Dahak saga, a science fiction and fantasy hybrid. Weber has also engaged in a steady stream of best-selling collaborations: the Starfire Series with Steve White; The Empire of Man Series with John Ringo; the Multiverse Series with Linda Evans and Joelle Presby; and the Ring of Fire Series with Eric Flint.

David Weber makes his home in South Carolina with his wife and children.