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White Queen by Gwyneth Jones explores a future Earth where humanity's existence is challenged by the arrival of alien species known as the Aleutians. As cultures collide, a complex narrative unfolds, examining gender, identity, and communication through the experiences of journalists, scientists, and rebels, all grappling with the implications of these encounters on a transforming world. This enthralling novel delves into the intricacies of human-alien relationships and the potential for evolution through understanding.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate thought-provoking science fiction that explores complex themes of cultural conflict and alien contact. With its richly developed characters and intricate world-building, this story offers a compelling narrative for fans who enjoy detailed and imaginative explorations of human and alien interactions.

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White Queen

The award-winning first novel in Gwyneth Jones' critically-acclaimed Aleutian Trilogy.

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In the year 2038, the Earth has been ravaged by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Retroviruses run rampant through humanity. Economic disaster has destabilised the world, the US has undergone a socialist revolution, and the balance of power has changed.

Then the aliens arrive.

With no clear understanding of the visitors' intent, factions form, including the anti-alien group White Queen, working to turn humans against these extra-terrestrial tourists. Caught in the middle is Johnny Guglio, an American exile whose only fault was living near the landing site, and Braemar Wilson, a cutthroat reporter who will do whatever she needs to get ahead of the story. And for better or for worse, it seems being caught in the middle is the best place for them to uncover the truth.

Winner of the 1991 James Tiptree Jr. Award, White Queen is the first in Gwyneth Jones' critically acclaimed Aleutian Trilogy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473234659

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Gwyneth Jones lives in Brighton with her husband and son. She won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for BOLD AS LOVE; CASTLES MADE OF SAND was shortlisted for the British Science Fiction Award. She is the previous winner of the James Tiptree Memorial Award and two World Fantasy Awards; four of her previous books have been shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award.She has also won the Pilgrim Award, for lifetime achievement in SF scholarship; the BSFA Short Fiction Award, for 'La Cenerentola'; and, as Ann Halam, the Children of the Night Award from the Dracula Society, for The Fear Man.

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