Diamond Mask: 2nd in the 'Galactic Milieu' series of books

May, Julian

ISBN 10: 0002229692 / ISBN 13: 9780002229692

Published by HarperCollins, 1994

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© 1994: 2nd in the 'Galactic Milieu' series of books. 1st UK edition, 1st printing. Light foxing to text block:- Synopsis: The year is 2069. The location, the planet Caledonia - one of the Ethnic Worlds which has been largely settled by people of Scottish descent. The Macdonalds are a fairly typical family of colonials who operate an air farm producing a valuable fungoid organism. Their youngest daughter Doro is a metaphysic and at twelve is forced to leave the family home to enter the planet's Metaphysic Institute. There is brain surgery, painful training and a gradual realization that she is even more different than the 'normals' with whom she has spent her entire life. Not only is Doro a meta, but she is a profoundly superior meta, earmarked to become the eventual Dirigent - head of Caledonia's government. It's a grim prospect. When the current Dirigent dies, Doro, now twenty, is placed in charge and is immediately thrust into a crisis of gigantic proportions. It is a catastrophe that could lead to utter devastation and Doro is faced with a difficult decision. Should they abandon the planet? Or should Doro follow the advice of the mysterious alien race the Lylmik, who seem to have a metapsychic solution involving the use of a dangerously primitive device. Success in such a venture may mean a more important role for human metas within the leadership of the Milieu. Failure will ultimately lead to the destruction of their world:- (original cost £15.99). Seller Inventory # 12.001.00298

Bibliographic Details

Title: Diamond Mask: 2nd in the 'Galactic Milieu' ...

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: Hardback: 9½" x 6¼"

Illustrator: Cover Art: Stephen Bradbury

Condition: Near Fine: Small signs of wear

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st UK Edition

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Synopsis:

The second novel in the Galactic Milien trilogy, which began with "Jack the Bodiless". The year is 2069. The location, the planet Caledonia - one of the Ethnic Worlds which has been largely settled by people of Scottish descent.

About the Author:

Julian May published her first story ― the sf classic ‘Dune Roller’ ― in the 1950s, and then wrote non-fiction and children’s books for many years before the phenomenally successful ‘Saga of the Exiles’. Prolific, thoughtful and ever imaginative, her novels have been published for years to wide acclaim around the world. She lives in Seattle.