**Book 2 in the internationally best-selling Honor Harrington science fiction series. First time in Trade Paperback!** It’s 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. That’s why the Kingdom of Manticore needs allies against the Republic of Haven—and the planet Grayson is strategically situated to make a very good ally indeed. But Her Majesty’s 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 Honor’s mere presence is an intolerable affront to every male on the planet. At first Honor doesn’t 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 Grayson’s fratricidal sister planet attacks without warning. Now, Honor must stay and prevail, not just for her honor, but for her sovereign’s—for 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 Weber’s 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*