| Children of Dune Contributor(s): Herbert, Frank (Author) |
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ISBN: 0593201744 ISBN-13: 9780593201749 Publisher: Ace Books OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Science Fiction - Space Opera |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.4" W x 8" (0.83 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles--the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities--making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides. Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia's rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twins' prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty. But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions--and their destinies.... |