Cirrus@Austlit

'Smart beautiful, sometimes uncouth Tanya is now the leader of The Settlement, following the death of her father-in law and mentor David. Tanya's leadership is tested by: other surviving enclaves taking advantage of the leadership change to attack The Settlement; Dealing with her serially unfaithful husband Mark;  Contending with the ambitions of brother-in-law General Jonathan Bower, head of the Australian military who wants The Settlement under military control.

'In a series of increasing violent confrontations, The Settlement, in very difficult situations, overcomes all challenges and manages to ensure that the military finally falls under civilian control, represented by The Settlement.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.