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Children of Dune / Frank Herbert ; with an introduction by Brian Herbert.
On the planet of Arrakis, men, nature, and time attend the messianic and evolutionary growth of Leto and his twin sister Ghanima, children and successors of the mighty Muad'Dib.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593201749 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: xiv, 480 pages ; 21 cm.
- Edition: Ace trade paperback edition.
- Publisher: New York : Ace Books, 2020.
- Copyright: ©1976
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Reprint. Originally published: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1976. |
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| Subject: | Dune (Imaginary place) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Science fiction. |
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- Baker & Taylor
The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared into 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 the 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 arebeing 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 theirvisions -- and their destinies ... -- Provided by publisher. - Penguin Putnam
Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chroniclesâthe Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time
The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul MuadâDib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilitiesâmaking them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides.
Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Aliaâs 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 twinsâ prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty.
But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visionsâand their destinies....
