Dwellers in the Crucible

By Margaret Wander Bonanno,

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DWELLERS IN THE CRUCIBLE
Warrantors of Peace: the Federation's daring experiment to prevent war among its members. each Warrantor, man or woman is hostage for the government of his native world -- and is instantly killed if that world breaks the peace.
Now Romulans have kidnapped six Warrantors, to foment…

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1 author picked Dwellers in the Crucible as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Am I recommending a Star Trek book? And yet, this (questionably canonical) novel is more about two original characters, a human woman and the Vulcan, and tells the story of their unlikely friendship as flashbacks during their difficult captivity as hostages. A fantastic first contact story, as well as a powerful depiction of friendship in duress.

From M.C.A.'s list on scifi-fantasy about best friends.

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