Publisher's Synopsis
The large, but rather ancient, interstellar freighter, the Star Maiden, is kept in service by the brilliance of her captain, Girt Brek, and his chief engineer, Fens Martin. The ship loads three cargoes on the mining planet of Kilmarshies. Two of these contain large quantities of valuable metal ingots. Having secured her flying permit, the Star Maiden departs from the planet and disappears. Most people believe that she has finally broken down and been sucked into some star system.
