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Lord Valentine's Castle

By Robert Silverberg
Series: Gateway Essentials
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In Lord Valentine's Castle by Robert Silverberg, the story unfolds on the vast and vibrant planet of Majipoor. The protagonist, Valentine, embarks on a quest to reclaim his identity and rightful position. As he journeys across the planet, filled with diverse cultures and unexpected allies, Valentine discovers the truth about his past and the complexities of power and destiny.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love epic tales filled with imaginative worlds and rich character development. Dive into a captivating universe where the protagonist embarks on an intriguing journey of discovery and redemption. Perfect for those who revel in intricate fantasy sagas with a touch of mystery and adventure.

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Lord Valentine's Castle

In an archaic, feudal empire on the giant world of Majipoor, Valentine, an itinerant juggler, wakes up one morning with only a vague and troubled idea of who he is. His dreams suggest he is the ruler of Majipor - but no one will believe him.

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Set in an immense world teeming with alien races and fantastic, almost magical, machinery, Valentine, an itinerant juggler, wakes up one morning with only a vague and troubled idea of who he is. He gradually discovers, through dreams and portents, that he is in fact his namesake: Lord Valentine, the Coronal, his body and throne stolen by a usurper.

Across the giant world of Majipoor, Valentine sets out on a quest to win back his throne and discover which of his enemies has the power to vanquish him so utterly from not just his throne, but his very life.

Immerse yourself in the epic tale of Lord Valentine's Castle by Robert Silverberg and join Valentine as he embarks on a journey filled with intrigue, adventure, and self-discovery.

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Lord Valentine's Castle by Robert Silverberg is widely praised for its rich world-building and imaginative narrative. Many readers appreciate its sprawling landscapes and detailed societies, noting the author's skill in creating a vivid, immersive universe. The character of Valentine and his journey capture the reader’s interest, with the book often described as both a captivating adventure and a thoughtful exploration of identity and power.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473229228

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Robert Silverberg (1935 - )

Robert Silverberg has been a professional writer since 1955, widely known for his science fiction and fantasy stories. He is a many-time winner of the Hugo and Nebula awards, was named to the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 1999, and in 2004 was designated as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. His books and stories have been translated into forty languages. Among his best known titles are Nightwings, Dying Inside, The Book Of Skulls, and the three volumes of the Majipoor Cycle: Lord Valentine's Castle, Majipoor Chronicles and Valentine Pontifex. His collected short stories, covering nearly sixty years of work, are being published in nine volumes by SF Gateway and Subterranean Press. His most recent book is Tales Of Majipoor (2013), a new collection of stories set on the giant world made famous in Lord Valentine's Castle.

He and his wife Karen and an assorted population of cats, live in the San Francisco Bay Area in a sprawling house surrounded by exotic plants.

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