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Jack Vance’s science‑fiction tale follows Myron Tany, a young sailor aboard a tramp cargo vessel. Travelling through exotic worlds, Tany blends charm and deception, turning fortunes and hearts while confronting the unpredictable nature of interplanetary travel.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Jack Vance
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