The Mesan Alignment a centuries-old cabal that seeks to impose its vision of a society dominated by genetic rank onto the human race Now the conspiracy stands exposed by spies Anton Zilwicki & Victor Cachat—one an agent of Honor Harrington’s Star Kingdom of Manticore the other a Havenite operative The outing of the Alignment has turned the galaxy’s political framework topsy-turvy Old coalitions have disintegrated New alliances have been born For starters the long & hard-fought war between the Republic of Haven & the Star Empire of Manticore is not only over but these bitter enemies have formed a new pact Their common foe the Mesan Alignment itself But more information is needed to bring the Alignment out of the shadows Now defying the odds & relying on genetic wizardry themselves for a disguise Zilwicki & Cachat return to Mesa—only to discover that even they have underestimated the Alignment’s ruthlessness & savagery Soon they are on the run in Mesa’s underworld not only hunted by the Alignment but threatened by the exploding conflict on the planet between Mesa’s overlords & the brutalized slaves & descendants of slaves who have suffered under their rule for so long But if Zilwicki & Cachat succeed in rooting out the ancient conspiracy a great evil may be finally removed from the galaxy—and on a long-oppressed planet freedom may finally dawn The Crown of Slaves Honorverse Series Crown of Slaves Torch of Freedom Cauldron of Ghosts 1476781001