Light shelfwear Crease in spine from reading Ace Books, 1991, 284 pages RITES OF CONQUEST The exploitation of Cestry Prime was supposed to be a simple operation. But neither the Company nor their beautiful technician Sindon Liang counted on Rukmani Khan... and his incredible powers of Persuasion. The Khan can cleave stone with his touch, draw gold from the hills-and touch a woman's soul like no Earthman ever could. And his proud and independent people have ruled over Cestry Prime since long before the Company first coveted its resources. Even with their advanced technology, the Earthmen may not be able to resist the Khan. Sindon Liang is not sure she wants to...