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The tower and the hive

by Anne McCaffrey

The descendants of the telepathic Rowan clan work with their alien allies to stop the predatory Hiver species. Facing internal political opposition and sabotage, the family strives to manage the colonisation of new worlds and ensure galactic stability.

Accession 32324 ISBN 039914501X Publisher Ace/Putnam book
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