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Description for House Corrino
Paperback. The third and final volume of Prelude to Dune brings this gripping series to its close, only a few years before the beginning of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel Dune. Num Pages: 608 pages, maps - o/s from hb. BIC Classification: 1DDF; FL; FM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 114 x 42. Weight in Grams: 378. Very good copy with light shelf wear
The blood feud between Duke Leto of Caladon and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen reaches its climax, as the emperor Shaddam - leader of House Corrino - is finally forced to curb the powerful Harkonnens or risk losing his own throne. Menawhile, Duke Leto's beautiful concubie, the Bene Gesserit temptress Jessica,- has conceived the boy who become Paul Atreides (the hero of Dune), defying the express orders of her superiors. The book culminates in a war - on Dune, on the oppressed planet Ix, in space - that will alter the balance of power for a generation.
The blood feud between Duke Leto of Caladon and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen reaches its climax, as the emperor Shaddam - leader of House Corrino - is finally forced to curb the powerful Harkonnens or risk losing his own throne. Menawhile, Duke Leto's beautiful concubie, the Bene Gesserit temptress Jessica,- has conceived the boy who become Paul Atreides (the hero of Dune), defying the express orders of her superiors. The book culminates in a war - on Dune, on the oppressed planet Ix, in space - that will alter the balance of power for a generation.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Hodder Paperbacks
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340751800
SKU
KCW0007322
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Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Brian Herbert
Brian Herbert is a widely-published science fiction novelist. Kevin J. Anderson's novels include bestsellers based on the universes of Star Wars and The X Files. Together they created PRELUDE TO DUNE, LEGENDS OF DUNE and THE ROAD TO DUNE, all bestsellers set in the universe created by Brian's father, Frank Herbert. Visit the official DUNE website: http://www.dunenovels.com/ Follow ... Read more
Reviews for House Corrino
House Atreides is a terrific prequel, but it's also a first-rate adventure on its own. Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision.
Dean Koontz on House Atreides
Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied.
The Times on House Atreides ... Read more
Dean Koontz on House Atreides
Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied.
The Times on House Atreides ... Read more