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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aAdventure stories  aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction  aLife on other planets -- Fiction  aProphecies -- Fiction1 aMayan, Earl,d1916-2009 0aProduced from Planet Stories July 195140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64022  c104846d104846