TY  - BOOK
AU  - Anderson,Poul
AU  - Mayan,Earl
TI  - The Virgin of Valkarion
T2  - Produced from Planet Stories July 1951
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Adventure stories
KW  - Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
KW  - Life on other planets -- Fiction
KW  - Prophecies -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2020-12-12; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Virgin of Valkarion" by Poul Anderson is a fantasy novel written in the early 1950s. The book explores themes of power, prophecy, and conflict against a backdrop of a crumbling empire, where the fate of the city of Valkarion hangs in balance. The story revolves around a prophecy concerning a barbarian who will bring ruin to the city and the struggle between the remnants of the imperial family and the priesthood seeking absolute power.  The narrative follows Alfric, a wandering warrior from the north, who arrives in Valkarion amidst political turmoil and assassination attempts aimed at the Empress Hildaborg. As the story unfolds, Alfric finds himself entangled in a grander scheme that involves ancient prophecies foretelling doom for the current dynasty. After a series of fierce confrontations and a battle against the oppressive Temple, Alfric and Hildaborg join forces, culminating in a rebellion that challenges the very foundations of their world. The tale intertwines strong character development, vivid descriptions of a decaying civilization, and the personal stakes of love and loyalty, ultimately leading to a tumultuous climax that reshapes their destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64022
ER  -