The Fontenay, Charles L. 1917-2007 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Last Brave Invader" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story takes place on the planet Pamplin, where society abides by a unique Constitution that mandates that a man must prove his bravery by successfully invading a woman's home to win her affections. The narrative explores themes of individual rights, gender dynamics, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. The plot centers on Lauria, a proud and beautiful woman who has successfully defended her home from numerous suitors over the years, leading to a reputation as an unassailable fortress. However, as time passes, Lauria grapples with loneliness and the fading of her youth. During a community dance, she makes a radical decision to signal that her home is no longer defended, yearning for companionship. When an intruder finally attempts to invade her home, she finds herself conflicted between her ingrained beliefs and her desire for connection. The story culminates in a tense moment that questions the very principles that Lauria has lived by, leading to unexpected consequences and a reflection on love and vulnerability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-09-15 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Single women -- Fiction Space colonies -- Fiction Gunfighters -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60305 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60305 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134405.0 60305