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The Fire and the Sword

1951

Frank M. Robinson

The Fire and the Sword

The Fire and the Sword

Frank M. Robinson

1951

Novels, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

The Fire and the Sword is a science fiction novel by Frank M. Robinson, first published in 1951. The story follows diplomats Eckert and Templin as they investigate the mysterious suicide of their colleague, Don Pendleton, on the idyllic yet unsettling planet Tunpesh. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the nature of perfection within a seemingly utopian society that harbors its own dangers. The book raises profound questions about cultural differences and the isolating effects of paradise.

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A science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes surrounding human interaction with an idyl...

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The Fire and the Sword by Robinson, Frank M., 1926-2014; Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 [Illustrator] "Rediscover This Timele...

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