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Provenance

A new novel set in the world of the Hugo, Nebula and Arthur C. Clarke Award-Winning ANCILLARY JUSTICE
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Provenance by Ann Leckie is a sci-fi novel set in the same universe as her acclaimed Imperial Radch trilogy. The story follows a young woman named Ingray who embarks on a mission to retrieve stolen artefacts to curry favour with her influential mother. Her quest takes unexpected turns, involving ancient mysteries and political intrigue that could change the balance of power in the galaxy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by intricate world-building, complex political intrigue, and unique explorations of identity and heritage within a sci-fi universe. The story offers a compelling mix of personal discovery and societal dynamics, appealing to those who appreciate thoughtful character development and engaging plot twists.

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Provenance

Ann Leckie's debut Ancillary Justice is the only book to ever win all three of science fiction's biggest awards (the Hugo, the Nebula and the Clarke) - now she's back with a powerful story of theft, privilege and birthright

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2018

SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOCUS AWARD 2018

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BSFA (BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION) AWARD 2018

'Excellent' Book Smugglers

'A fitting addition to the Ancillary world' NPR

'Gripping . . . richly detailed and rewarding' SciFiNow

'Thrilling, out-of-this world stuff' Stylist

Following her record-breaking debut trilogy, Ann Leckie, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, Arthur C. Clarke and Locus Awards, returns with a thrilling new story of power, theft, privilege and birthright.

A power-driven young woman has just one chance to secure the status she craves and regain priceless lost artefacts prized by her people. She must free their thief from a prison planet from which no one has ever returned.

Ingray and her charge will return to their home world to find their planet in political turmoil at the heart of an escalating interstellar conflict. Together, they must make a new plan to salvage Ingray's future, her family and her world, before they are lost to her for good.

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Provenance by Ann Leckie is praised for its richly developed world-building and the exploration of identity and culture. However, some critics feel the pace is slower compared to Leckie's previous works and note its focused emphasis on interpersonal drama. Overall, it offers an intriguing addition to Leckie's universe, satisfying fans of detailed sci-fi landscapes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356506982

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 480

About the Author

The record-breaking winner of the Hugo, Nebula, Arthur C. Clarke and British Science Fiction Association Awards for her debut novel, Ann Leckie lives in St Louis, Missouri, with her husband, children and cats. You can find her website at www.annleckie.com or chat to her on Twitter at @Ann_Leckie.

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