A Matter of Oaths
A Matter of Oaths by Helen S. Wright, published by Bloomsbury USA on November 23, 2017, is a science fiction narrative that explores themes of identity and redemption. This edition spans 328 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Commander Rallya of the patrol ship Bhattya as she hires Rafe, a skilled Web officer with a troubled past marked by an identity wipe due to his status as an oath breaker. As Rafe navigates his new role, he faces challenges from both his past and the galaxy, ultimately finding respect and love among his crew.
Readers will encounter a blend of intergalactic intrigue and romance as Rafe’s journey unfolds against a backdrop of epic space battles. The narrative delves into the complexities of acceptance and the consequences of one’s past actions, all while maintaining a fast-paced and inventive storyline. With elements of LGBTQ+ representation, A Matter of Oaths offers a unique perspective within the space opera genre, inviting readers to engage with its rich world and character dynamics.
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‘A compelling, mind-bending future that’s finally come home to the present’ – Becky Chambers, author of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
When Commander Rallya of the patrol ship Bhattya hires Rafe as their new Web officer, she knows she is taking a risk. As an oath breaker, Rafe has suffered the ultimate punishment – identity wipe – but luckily for him, there’s no one else around qualified for the job. Shunned by his previous shipmates, Rafe is ready to keep his head down and do his job, but his competence quickly earns him respect, admiration, and, in one particular case, love.
It’s difficult to maintain the glow of acceptance however, when his past is chasing him across the galaxy in the shape of an assassin, intent on dealing once and for all with Rafe, whatever the cost.
Originally published in 1988, A Matter of Oaths is a space opera with heart, intergalactic intrigue and epic space battles.
With a new introduction by Becky Chambers, author of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.
‘Fast paced and inventive … it held my attention to the end’ – C. J. Cherryh
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