pp 208 Mass Market Paperback in good condition; Ballantine 33949; clean pages; uncreased spine but ends are bumped; slight edgewear; no cover bends/creasesA deadly epidemic was sweeping across Pern! Everyone, holder and dragonrider alike, pitched in to helpexcept Nerilkas father, who refused to share Fort Holds bounty with the other Holds. So, ashamed of her family and determined to do her part, Nerilka packed up medicines and supplies and sneaked off to aid her people. Her quest to help wherever she was most needed led her finally to Ruatha Hold, where Lord Alessan was frantically preparing the precious serum needed for mass inoculations against the dread plague. Nerilka had long ago abandoned her hope of marriage and a home of her own. Now she found happiness in being useful and appreciatedfirst the Healers and then Alessan made very clear that they were grateful for her help. She had no idea that her new path would change the course of her life forever!