The Rebel of Valkyr by Alfred Coppel
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"The Rebel of Valkyr" by Alfred Coppel is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story unfolds during a time of political intrigue and rebellion in a galactic empire ruled by a seemingly incompetent child emperor and his ambitious consort. The narrative primarily revolves around the character Kieron, the warlord of Valkyr, as he navigates a world fraught with tension, aiming to protect his people and reclaim their honor
amidst oppressive rule. The plot centers on Kieron's growing frustration with the imperial court that dismisses the needs of Valkyr, leading him toward a rebellion alongside other star-kings. As he grapples with political machinations and the dangerous ambitions of his peers, Kieron's path intertwines with Alys, the daughter of the late Emperor Gilmer, who is simultaneously trying to assert her own claim to power. The story escalates with themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for justification in a galaxy marred by the remnants of ancient technological knowledge and dark sorcery. Kieron's journey culminates in a confrontation with Freka, a character shrouded in treachery, testing his resolve and the future of the empire itself. As battles rage and allegiances are tested, Kieron must find a way to navigate the chaos and emerge as a protector of a true legacy before it slips beyond his grasp. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Coppel, Alfred, 1921-2004 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mayan, Earl, 1916-2009 |
| Title | The Rebel of Valkyr |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1950 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63960 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 296 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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