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The Summer Queen
Published 1991 by Warner Books · 671 pages
Hugo · 1992
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Joan D. Vinge on these ballots
3 award entries · 2 books · 1 wins · 1981–1992
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Synopsis
Moon Dawntreader Summer ascends to the throne of the planet Tiamat as the technologically advanced Hegemony withdraws at the change of seasons. Defying ancient tradition, she secretly works to preserve forbidden technology and protect the enigmatic mers, preparing her world to meet the Hegemony's inevitable return as equals.
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Details
- Series
- Snow Queen · Book 3
- Author nationality
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780446513975