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PRINCESS OF DUNE IBD

BRIAN HERBERT / KEVIN J ANDERSON
WORDFIRE PRESS LLC
10 / 2023
9781680575675
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Sinopsis

Two years before Dune...The never-before-told story of two of the most pivotal women in the life of Paul MuadâÇÖDib Atreides-an Imperial princess, and a Fremen warrior.Princess Irulan, eldest daughter of Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV, grew up in luxury and splendor in the Imperial Palace. Surrounded by political machinations and diplomatic crises, she is treated as little more than a pawn for her father, to be married off to the highest bidder.áBut Irulan also has intense training from the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, and she does not consider herself to be a helpless game piece. She must balance her loyalty to the Imperium with her commitment to the Bene Gesserit and its breeding program ... and her own aspirations to become a writer and chronicler.Chani, daughter of Imperial Planetologist Liet-Kynes, was raised on Arrakis among the Fremen, learning intimate, secret ways of the desert. She is passionate about winning freedom for her people from the ruthless Harkonnens.áBut her father serves two masters-the Imperium and the Fremen-and wants Chani to learn both sides of the coin for her own survival, and to help their beloved Dune.Experience the spectacle and intrigue of the Imperial court and hidden assassins, the clandestine inner workings of the Spacing Guild, and a bloody mutiny in the Imperial military ... as well as the harsh realities of a desert world, with dangerous spice blows and fierce sandstorms.áThe stories of these two women intertwine in a compelling tale of strength and independence, of harsh duties and grand dreams.áPrincess of Dune is a must read for all fans of Frank HerbertâÇÖs Dune universe.'This is a worthy new addition to the Dune universe, afteráThe Heir of Caladan, filled with all of the best parts of Dune: the political scheming, the mutant space navigators, and the mystery and menace of the desert.'-Library JournalPraise for the Dune series:'The magic lingers, even when the final chapters have already been written.' âÇòKirkus Reviews on Mentats of Dune'[A] fun blend of space opera and dynastic soap opera.' âÇòPublishers Weekly on Sisterhood of Dune'Delivers solid action and will certainly satisfy.' âÇòBooklist on The Winds of Dune'The saga continues to embroider the original works with intelligence and imagination and also a stronger role for women.' âÇòBooklist on Mentats of Dune'Fans of the original Dune series will love seeing familiar characters, and the narrative voice smoothly evokes the elder HerbertâÇÖs style.' âÇòPublishers Weekly on The Winds of Dune'This sequel to Paul of Dune is an important addition to the Dune chronology and will be in demand by Herbert fans.' âÇòLibrary Journal, starred review, on The Winds of Dune'Characters and plot are thus beautifully set up, the timing is precise...the universe...is so vast, complex and fascinating that the magic lingers.' âÇòKirkus Reviews on Sisterhood of Dune

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