The Red Scholars Wake
by Aliette de Bodard
A sentient spaceship, mourning the death of her spouse and former leader of a pirate fleet, strikes a deal with a captured human. The two enter into an arranged marriage to provide cover for an investigation into the previous leader’s death. Amidst internal power struggles within the pirate fleets and a brewing war against piracy, they must work together to uncover the truth. As they navigate these dangers, they are forced to confront whether their manufactured bond might lead to genuine feelings.
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A sentient spaceship, mourning the death of her spouse and former leader of a pirate fleet, strikes a deal with a captured human. The two enter into an arranged marriage to provide cover for an investigation into the previous leader’s death. Amidst internal power struggles within the pirate fleets and a brewing war against piracy, they must work together to uncover the truth. As they navigate these dangers, they are forced to confront whether their manufactured bond might lead to genuine feelings.
