Chanur's Legacy by C. J. Cherryh

I finished this delightful little tale of alien diplomacy and relations just the other day. Having read the previous three in the series years ago I was delighted to snaffle a loan of this fourth follow-up volume from Badger when the opportunity presented itself.

Set in Compact Space - a meeting point for five different alien empires (non of them human) - it deals with the intricacies of honour, diplomacy, instinct and trying to avoid being put in the position of starting a war.

A good solid read with a great take on alien thinking and culture. Sometimes a little difficult to read due to the alien thinking but well worth it if only for the had space opera feel so very close to one's beloved Traveller.

I give it a 3 and one half stars.
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