TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fontenay,Charles L.
TI  - The Last Brave Invader
T2  - Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1957
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Single women -- Fiction
KW  - Space colonies -- Fiction
KW  - Gunfighters -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2019-09-15; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60305
ER  -