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The Heritage of Hastur, the longest and most intricate entry in Bradley’s Darkover series, dramatizes a crucial confrontation between the Terran influence and the semi‑alien Hastur people. Through the lens of Darkover’s famed 'matrix' abilities, the novel examines the tensions between embracing advancement and safeguarding the planet’s specialized heritage.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Marion Zimmer Bradley
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