The planet Cadwal has an ecosystem unique in the human-explored
galaxy. A thousand years past it was set aside as a natural
preserve, protected by law and covenant against colonization and
exploitation. But there is a conspiracy to open the planet and its
rich resources to commerce. Glawen Clattuc must find who is behind
the sabotage, and bring them to justice- but discovers that his own
family is involved! Ancient crimes will be discovered, along with
the key to the crisis which threatens Cadwal.
In the evening I started in Ecce and Old
Earth, book 2 of 3 in
the Cadwal Chronicles by Jack Vance. I downloaded this book from the
official Jack Vance website with the
wonderful cover art by Luc Desmarchelier.