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"Archangel" is a fantasy tale set on the planet Samaria, whose society is guided by a blend of science, faith, and strict laws, guarded by angels and mystics under the watchful eye of Jehovah. Generations after the starship Jehovah looms over the land, programmed to enforce peace, the planet confronts growing corruption and danger. In this struggle, the oracles announce that the archangel Gabriel must marry the mortal woman Rachel, tasked with restoring harmony to Samaria. The novel explores Gabriel’s destiny and Rachel’s uncertainty as they face this pivotal union.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Sharon Shinn
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