Quantum Rose, The: A New Novel in the Saga of the Skolian Empire

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	Publisher :	Blackstone Audio Inc
	Author :	Catherine Asaro
	Narrator :	Anna Fields

	Length :	13 hours (Unabridged)

Physical Price :		$39.95
Download Price :		$24.49

Format :		Encoded Windows Media

© 2006 Blackstone Audio Inc

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The sixth volume in the Saga of the Skolian Empire is a freestanding page-turner as a romance, with a hard science framework.Publishers Weekly

The Quantum Rose, Asaros new Skolian Empire yarn, bolsters her reputation for skillfully putting classic romance elements in an SF setting.The requisite happy ending arrives by way of sound characterization, straightforward plotting, abundant world-building detail, and almost as much humor.Booklist

A pure gift to fans of everything from fantasy romance to romantic science fiction. Asaro uses dazzling imagery, superb storytelling ability, interesting science, and intriguing drama to spin a story that will keep you turning the pages.Romantic Reader

The Quantum Rose is an interplanetary adventure.The plot focuses on a compelling and complicated love triangle, the clash of very different cultures, and an approach to war that SF has almost never considered.Amazon.com

The Saga of the Skolian Empire is Catherine Asaros trademark science-fiction series. It chronicles the lives of the members of the ruling family of the Empire in the distant interstellar future, weaving a fine blend of action, romance, and hard science fiction.
The Quantum Rose is the story of Kamoj Argali, the young ruler of an impoverished province on a backward planet. To keep her people from starving, she has agreed to marry Jax Ironbridge, ruler of the prosperous neighboring province. But before they can be wed, Kamoj is forced into marriage with a mysterious stranger from a distant planet, throwing her world into utter chaos.

Catherine Asaro grew up near Berkeley, California. She earned a Ph.D. in chemical physics and an M.A. in physics, both from Harvard, and a B.S. with highest honors in chemistry from UCLA. She runs Molecudyne Research and lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter.

Anna Fields has found her true home behind the microphone after beginning her career on the stage in Washington, D.C. She has garnered several AudioFile Earphones Awards and won the coveted Audie Award in 2004.

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