num_pages: 566
description: A Paperback Original. Science Fiction Adventure with a Generous Dash of Humor by the Co-Author of the Best-Selling The Planet Pirates. P. G. Wodehouse meets space opera as Ensign Thomas Innes Loche Kinago fresh from the Academy is given his first command. A crumb from the upper crust hes eager to uphold the traditions of his family and in particular his mother a distinguished Admiral of the Imperium. Of course hes aware of the importance of always having simply smashing tailored uniforms on hand and having his camera ready to record memorable moments for his scrapbook. In the meantime a charismatic leader has arisen who seems able to control the minds of anyone he meets and may be on his way to taking over the entire galaxy. Can Kinagos aristocratic bearing and unbridled snobbery stand up to such a challenge? Fortunately his constant companion the unflappable Jeeves er Parsons is on hand to look after the young impulsive master and somehow help his charge bumble his way through perhaps even saving the galaxy in the process. Praise for Jody Lynn Nyes An Unexpected Apprentice:I thoroughly enjoyed it the plot the settlement the whole nine yards and especially the twitch of humor at odd moments...a book I can thoroughly recommend. Anne McCaffrey An unusual story well-told with characters it's a real pleasure to spend time with. David Drake
language: English
title: The View from the Imperium
publisher: Baen