Books like Venus of dreams by Pamela Sargent
Iris Angharads, an independent and determined woman, sets an ambitious goal: to transform the poisonous atmosphere of Venus into a habitable world for humans. Working tirelessly, she shares her passion with only one other—Liang Chen. Overcoming the planet’s harsh, airless conditions, Iris succeeds in making Venus a thriving paradise and establishes one of the most influential dynasties of her time, led by her eldest son Benzi Liangharad.
First publish date: January 1, 1986
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Pamela Sargent
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