Cover of The Crown Jewels by Walter Jon Williams

Drake Maijstral · Book One

The Crown Jewels

In a decadent empire, burglary is a licensed profession — and he is ranked.

Drake Maijstral is an Allowed Burglar, which means his thefts are legal, publicly scored and followed by an adoring press. He is also nearly broke, which is how he ends up on a backwater world chasing an old rumor.

A comedy of manners in space: duels, house parties, ruinous etiquette and a caper that keeps escalating.

First published
1987
Series
Drake Maijstral, Book One
Continues in
House of Shards, Rock of Ages

Cover artwork

Cover illustration for The Crown Jewels, without type

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