Ancillary Mercy

About “Ancillary Mercy”

Breq, a soldier who once was a warship, faces new challenges when a search in the slums of Athoek Station uncovers someone who should not exist. A messenger from the Presger empire arrives, and Breq's enemy, Anaander Mianaai, also appears. Anaander, the ruler of an empire at war with itself, is divided and possibly insane. Breq chooses to stay and protect the people of Athoek rather than flee with her ship and crew. Despite the dangerous situation, Breq has never been deterred by the odds. This is a science-fiction novel by Ann Leckie.