The Autarch's Heir

It sounds like a simple job to con man Bel Alan: pretend to be the natural son of the assassinated Calpurnian Autarch Iulus and steal the priceless Solaste Crown. All he needs to do is convince Iulus's successor, the Altissima Antisia, that he's a kid no one's seen in thirty years, talk his way into the Viceregal Palace on Lono, and get out with the Crown before anyone figures out the scam. He'll need a quick getaway, and the House Melian merchanter Golden Wanderer run by sisters Aurore and...