The Lost King (Star of the Guardians, Vol 1)
As a corrupt Commonwealth rules the galaxy through the might of its armies, its most influential general--a renegade Guardian of the deposed Starfire royal line--pursues the rumor of a hidden heir to the throne and searches for a woman he loves and is destined to destroy. Weis's solo outing demonstrates her talent for creating romantic villains and strong female protagonists. This space opera/romantic adventure by the coauthor (with Tracy Hickman) of the "Death Gate Cycle" and other fantasy series belongs in most sf collections.Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.