The Black Ship - Chapter 50 Part 8 | Brotherly Shove

.... so the previous Prince (Clara's father) died in an "accident"? Interesting. Given that it turns out there were others in the Astor extended family who coveted the title of "Prince" with the Duke and now Alexander/Aunt (House Ionatti). Are there forces in the shadows making this all happen? Did these shadows support/provide the Black ships to the Duke? Are these shadows convincing Alexander/Aunt they deserve to hold power? Did these shadows kill the previous Prince? Are there other Jade-like agents? We know that Jade's loyalty is really with the Duke. Finally, is that all happening because someone (the shadows?) in the background really wants to see Clara lead the Principality? And how does a simple commoner from the back woods of Volantis deal with all this Nobel Principality Chaos? Finally, Who the heck built those Black Ship? Jincho and me (a fellow nerdy engineer) want to know! Can not wait for Book 3. Great work with Book 1 and 2. Congratulations to Ekinda and scifistories1977. Enjoy the well deserved time off then pump up the political intrigue or the "Game of Thrones.... in space" .... So Jade is the "Littlefinger" in this story (different tools/techniques)? [Yes I am bored without a new episode]

cjoflv

Alexander's move with support from their aunt (house Ionatti) seems odd. What military do they have other than from House Ionatti vessals which shouldn't be very much. it makes me think Alexander has other allies that have yet to be made known. My guess is the infamous "5th Fleet" (who the prince dislikes) has thrown his support to Alexander. Further, we might find out that the reason the 5th Fleet did so well holding back the Eribians at the boarder is the 5th Fleet's Admiral have been allies for the longest time .... (just a guess on my part) It will be interesting what happens to Veronica in this next battle. Will she go she go all Michael Myers (Halloween)? Or will the Duke's forces have to retreat because Alexander's forces were underestimated? How will Veronica react to a retreat? Seems there will be a lot more political intrigue in Book 3.

cjoflv

Chip1217

Just had another thought having listened to this again. What if Veronica is defeated and as a result the Duke starts to hemorrhage support and duchess silvia becomes stronger and becomes the main challenger to the prince. This would leave Draymore in a dilemma as he would then perhaps join with Clara and seek her forgiveness and disclose who is behind the black ships and why he started the rebellion..... Just an idea

Darrenj

Oooh yeah, this is a spicy one!!

Colin Sland