Who is the Betrayer? Run, Bren, run!

Betrayer (Foreigner #12)
by C.J. Cherryh (Author), Daniel May (Narrator)

The third part of this fourth sub-trilogy of the Foreiger series. The beginning was good and then it got exciting and very adventurous for our paidhi.

Bren is still stuck on Najida with Ilisidi. She sends him into dangerous territory to do what he does best with a rebellious lord. Machigi is a great character! Bren find himself in a difficult position, first negotiating for Ilisidi and then finding himself advising Machigi on how to deal with his neighbours and the Western Association. The other rebels don‘t react well to Machigi‘s shifting interests and the situation turns explosive and dangerous for everybody.

As in the previous books we get alternate chapters narrated by Cajeiri, who is definitely starting to grow up. He closely observes his grandmother and gives us insights into what happens at Najida, while Bren is away.

Good one. Cohesive story telling across this trilogy. I liked the plot. Wondering how the next sub-trilogy will look like. I guess it will take more books to sufficiently resolve the conflict with the Marid, but I keep hoping that our other aliens will show up soon.

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