"Enchantress of Venus" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novel that transports readers to a dangerous version of Venus where adventure abounds. The story follows Stark as he arrives on Venus and finds himself mixed up in the shadowy dealings of the city of Shuruun, which is full of odd citizens, political conflicts, and the mysterious Lhari. From the beginning, Stark's journey to Shuruun is riddled with peril, as he crosses the dangerous Red Sea and comes face-to-face with the unfriendly Captain Malthor. He is then targeted by the crew and barely makes it to Shuruun, where he encounters Malthor’s daughter, Zareth. As Stark learns more about the city and its inhabitants, he realizes the secrets he must unravel if he hopes to ever leave Venus.
Enchantress of Venus
By Leigh Brackett
A stranger arrives on a mysterious planet, only to find enemies lurking around every corner, forcing him to fight for survival in a city full of secrets.
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About the AuthorLeigh Douglass Brackett was an American author and screenwriter. Nicknamed "the Queen of Space Opera," she was one of the most prominent female writers during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. As a screenwriter, she was best known for her collaborations with director Howard Hawks, mainly writing Westerns and crime films. She also worked on an early draft of The Empire Strikes Back (1980), elements of which remained in the film; she died before it went into production.
Leigh Douglass Brackett was an American author and screenwriter. Nicknamed "the Queen of Space Opera," she was one of the most prominent female writers during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. As a screenwriter, she was best known for her collaborations with director Howard Hawks, mainly writing Westerns and crime films. She also worked on an early draft of The Empire Strikes Back (1980), elements of which remained in the film; she died before it went into production.
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