At the far end of our universe, on the twin planets of werel and yeowe, all humankind is divided into "Assets" And "Owners," Tradition and liberation are at war, and freedom takes many forms. Here is a society as complex...At the far end of our universe, on the twin planets of werel and yeowe, all humankind is divided into "Assets" And "Owners," Tradition and liberation are at war, and freedom takes many forms. Here is a society as complex and troubled as any on our world, peopled with unforgettable characters struggling to become fully human.