Imperial Spy

Imperial Spy is the first book in the Imperial Agent Trilogy written by Thenorthernman. The novel tells the story of Vernassa, a talented young spy of the Third Galactic Empire, who is sent on a mission of diplomacy that goes completely wrong.

Preview
''"Gone? Gone where?" Senator Datan was infuriated by the placid of Erisand Garlam. The hotel owner appeared imperturbable in the face of Danar's anger. Like a rock on a stormy seashore, he let the waves of emotion crash down upon him, and if there was any wear from the pounding action of that crashing surf, then it merely served to make his surface smoother. "I'm not sure where Senator Alyssa went, sir. It's not my place to question guests on their movements, but I did notice her bags were full. If I would hazard a guess, I would say she is going off-world and home." Ersisand answered in a calm voice. "She's left the planet!" Datan exclaimed. His eyebrows rose so high they were nearly lost in his hairline and every crease of his expressive face showed disbelief. "When did she leave?" "Early this morning. I'm sorry sir."''

Sections
Imperial Spy: Prologue Imperial Spy: Chapter One Imperial Spy: Chapter Two Imperial Spy: Chapter Three Imperial Spy: Chapter Four Imperial Spy: Chapter Five Imperial Spy: Chapter Six Imperial Spy: Chapter Seven Imperial Spy: Chapter Eight Imperial Spy: Chapter Nine Imperial Spy: Chapter Ten Imperial Spy: Chapter Eleven Imperial Spy: Chapter Twelve Imperial Spy: Chapter Thirteen Imperial Spy: Chapter Fourtenn Imperial Spy: Chapter Fiftenn Imperial Spy: Chapter Sixteen Imperial Spy: Chapter Seventeen

Dramatis Personae
On Coruscant
 * Vernassa - Talented young spy for the Emperor. Mistress of disguise.
 * Sudanam - Military general of the Imperial army. Becomes emperor after the death of the imposter Emperor, Darth Vantus.
 * Shadrar - Master assassin and long-time adversary of Vernassa
 * Darth Vantus/Senator Vannus - Known for his cunning and evil. Is using the Dark Side of the Force to pose as Emperor after using Shadrar to kill the real one.
 * Vamran - Commander of an Imperial Legion. An overweight soldier with ideas above his station.
 * Ferna - Master Spy. Mentor of Vernassa. Missing. Presumed dead for two years.
 * Senator Alyssa - A phantom. That is, an alias of Vernassa. A spoilt young woman known to be the daughter of a rich merchant from Bespin.
 * Erisand Garlam - Proprietor of the Ibys hotel, a high class hotel on Coruscant.
 * Rikan - Dressmaker and friend of Erisand.
 * Ranaka - Newly qualified Legionnaire of the General's Elite Legion. One of only two such Legionnaires yet to reach their eighteenth birthdays.
 * Senator Datan - A handsome young playboy of the Imperial Court. Only son of Senator Tamerlae, a powerful old-school Senator. Renowned as a philanderer of the Imperial Court, he is smitten with Senator Alyssa, an alter ego of Vernassa.
 * Senator Tamerlae - Powerful old-school Senator. Father of Senator Datan.
 * Senator Kemter - Old-school Senator. Regent of the Empire in Emperor Sudanam's absence.
 * Sidik - File Leader from the General's Elite Legion. Companion to Vernassa during her journey to Manaan.
 * Kalhamm - Overweight servant from the Imperial Palace on Coruscant. Prone to exaggeration and an incessant storyteller. Travelling companion to Vernassa during her journey to Manaan.
 * Fagen - Servant from the Imperial Palace on Coruscant. Slim and introvert travelling companion to Vernassa during her journey to Manaan.
 * Izabel Tamerlae - Gracious wife of Senator Tamerlae. Known affectionatelyas Izzie by her husband.

On Manaan
 * King Shaelar - King of the Selkath. A kind old man, used to reigning over a peaceful empire, but who has recently faced hostilites from all sides.
 * Krider - Head of the household staff in Ahto Palace.
 * Velain - Chief Butler at Ahto Palace.
 * Shanrer - Acolyte of Darth Vantus who outwitted his master by deliberately leading an Imperial army to their destruction on Manaan.
 * Anthony - Close friend of Shaelar. Potential heir to the throne before his murder.
 * Dereban - Unsavoury member of the Selkath Court.
 * Annas - A name assumed by one of Vernassa's fellow spies. Sent by by Emperor Sudanam to help Vernassa.
 * Brandas - Selkath noble. Speaker for the prosecution at Vernassa's trial.
 * Commander Sater - Commander of the Imperial First Legion. Speaker for the defence at Vernassa's trial.
 * Penias - Selkath scientist called as a witness at Vernassa's trial.