“The Trial of Shanur” is a continuation of the exciting story about the adventures of the crew of a merchant starship, commanded by Pianfar Shanur. Pianfar finds himself between two fires. On the one hand, she has obligations to the Agreement that cannot be fulfilled without losing her license and ship. On the other hand, it is impossible to delay the rescue of Khilfi’s beloved niece and the stranger Tully, the only person who has become a full member of the Pride’s crew, from Kifian captivity. Meanwhile, the Kifs capture one trading station after another, and Pianfar has to make a deal with them.