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Sent to the land of Grass to find out how that planet has escaped the deadly plague that threatens the rest of the galaxy, a strong-willed woman makes some unexpected--and frightening--discoveries
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Generations in the future, when humanity has spread to other planets and Earth is ruled by Sanctity, a dour, coercive religion that looks to resurrection of the body by storing cell samples of its communicants, a plague is threatening to wipe out mankind. The only planet that seems to be spared is Grass, so-called because that is virtually all that grows there. It was settled by families of European nobility who live on vast estancias and indulge in the ancient sport of fox hunting--although the horses, hounds and foxes aren't what they what they appear to be. Rigo and Marjorie Westriding Yrarier and family are sent to Grass as ambassadors and unofficial investigators because the ruling families--the bons--have refused to allow scientists to authenticate the planet's immunity from the plague. The egotistical Rigo sets out to prove himself to the bons while Marjorie remains wary about the relationship between the hunters and the hunted. She gains allies in her search, but invasion strikes from an unexpected quarter before the truth about an alien species comes to light. Tepper ( The Gate to Women's Country ) delves into the nature of truth and religion, creating some strong characters in her compelling story.
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Octavo, cloth-backed boards. First edition. "Representatives of a religion-dominated Earth are sent to a grassy colonized planet in order to find a cure for a dangerous new plague. The complex society and ecology of the world known as Grass are very well evoked and the writing has style." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 161. "A book of tragedy and joy, interweaving human drama with a wealth of alien mysteries." - Farren Miller, Locus. 1990 Hugo nominee. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1128. Broderick and Di Filippo, Science Fiction: The 101 Best Novels, 1985-2010 #16. Hartwell, 200 Significant SF Books by Women, 1984-2001. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#168879). Seller Inventory # 168879