The Romulan Way

Trapped behind the Neutral Zone – In the heart of the Romulan Empire.

Summary

 * From the book jacket
 * They are a race of warriors, a noble people to whom honor is all. They are cousin to the Vulcan, ally to the Klingon, and Starfleet's most feared and cunning adversary. They are the Romulans – and for eight years, Federation Agent Terise LoBrutto has hidden in their midst.


 * Now the presence of a captured Starfleet officer forces her to make a fateful choice between exposure and escape. Between maintaining her cover – and saving the life of Dr. Leonard McCoy.


 * Here, in a startlingly different adventure, is the truth behind one of the most fascinating alien races ever created in Star Trek – the Romulans.

Background Information

 * Diane Duane's third Star Trek novel, this book features many supporting characters who later appeared in her other TOS-era novels and comics. This novel is her first where collaborator Peter Morwood is credited as co-author.
 * This novel is a sequel to My Enemy, My Ally, and was later made into a series, Rihannsu' when Duane finally continued the story with Swordhunt, Honor Blade, and The Empty Chair.


 * The two ships seen to be chasing the two figures are Colonial Vipers, from the 1978 film & then tv series, Battlestar Galactica. Which also stared John Colicos (Kor) as well as regular guest star George Murdock (Admiral J.P. Hanson).

Memorable Quotes
"The building is ringed with soldiers. They are not Rihannsu.  And there is a starship on the roof."
 * - Rihannsu officer

Characters

 * Leonard McCoy : Starfleet commander, chief surgeon of the refit USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)
 * Terise Haleakala-LoBrutto / Arrhae i-Khellian t'Llhweiir : Starfleet lieutenant commander, a xenobiologist
 * Stephen C. Perry : Starfleet commodore
 * Naraht : Horta Starfleet lieutenant
 * Ron Luks : Ensign, of Starfleet Intelligence
 * Jaeih t'Radaik : Romulan Intelligence office
 * Maiek tr'Annwhi
 * H'daen tr'Khellian
 * Lhaesl tr'Khev
 * tr'Amine : Servant of H'daen tr'Khellian
 * Michael Reaves : Captain of the Vega
 * Eviess t'Tei
 * Hloal t'Illialhlae
 * Nveid tr'AAnikh
 * Llhran tr'Khnialmnae
 * Ael t'Rllalieu
 * Aidoann t'Khnialmnae
 * Hvaid

Chronology

 * 2268
 * 2276