How Firm a Foundation

#5 Safehold

David Weber

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St Martins/Tor
31 July 2012

Science fiction; Space Opera

The Charisian Empire, born in war, has always known it must fight for its very survival. What most of its subjects don't know even now, however, is how much more it's fighting for. Emperor Cayleb, Empress Sharleyan, Merlin Athrawes, and their innermost circle of most trusted advisers do know. And they know if they lose it will be far worse than their own deaths and the destruction of all they know and love. For five years, Charis has survived all the Church of God Awaiting and the corrupt men who control it have thrown at the island empire. The price has been high and paid in blood. Despite its chain of hard-fought naval victories, Charis is still on the defensive. It can hold its own at sea, but if it is to survive, it must defeat the Church upon its own ground. Yet how does it invade the mainland and take the war to a foe whose population outnumbers its own fifteen to one? How does it prevent that massive opponent from rebuilding its fleets and attacking yet again? Charis has no answer to those questions, but needs to find one...quickly.

By: David Weber
Imprint: St Martins/Tor
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 106mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 390g
ISBN: 9780765361257
ISBN 10: 0765361256
Publication Date: 31 July 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for How Firm a Foundation (#5 Safehold)

Combines superb action SF elements and (surprise!) homage to the great novels of the Age of Fighting Sail (by C. S. Forester, Patrick O'Brian, and their ilk). Weber has an enormous audience that welcomes each enormous book. --Booklist, starred review on A Mighty Fortress Highly recommended. --Library Journal, starred review on By Schism Rent Asunder Gripping... Shifting effortlessly between battles among warp-speed starships and among oar-powered galleys, Weber brings the political maneuvering, past and future technologies, and vigorous protagonists together for a cohesive, engrossing whole. --Publishers Weekly, starred review on Of Armageddon Reef