The Cummings, Monette 1914-1999 creator Freas, Kelly 1922-2005 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Brides of Ool" by Monette Cummings is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships within a futuristic setting. The story revolves around Ool, a commander facing tragic circumstances following the mysterious deaths of two women he loved. In the narrative, Ool's honeymoon takes a dark turn when he discovers that his bride, Loris, has died under perplexing circumstances. As he navigates the aftermath, he grapples with his guilt and the societal stigma tied to the inexplicable deaths of both Loris and another woman, Tanya. Despite being cleared of wrongdoing by the committee, Ool finds himself ostracized, leading him to drown his sorrows in isolation. The plot thickens with the introduction of Ryaa, Ool's twin sister, who ultimately becomes embroiled in a plan to prove his innocence. The story culminates in a confrontation with Gilk, a Martian inventor driven by jealousy, revealing the underlying motives of treachery that threaten their lives. Through Ool's journey of grief, guilt, and redemption, the novel delves into the intricacies of love, sacrifice, and the quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-10-16 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 Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63475 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63475 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134448.0 63475