More than twenty-five years ago, the first humans had set foot on Doona and had found a beautiful, unspoilt planet. But they had also found that they were not alone. Their early survey had completely ignored or missed the fact that the planet was already settled - by the alien, feline Hrrubans.
The ensuing conflict led to the historic Decision at Doona - a social experiment in living together that was to last for a quarter of a century. Now that contract has run out and is up for renewal. Everything that Human and Hrruban has worked for - particularly the delicate alliance itself - is in peril and could be destroyed utterly . . .
