02660cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500170015026400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031749000380035350000310039150800960042252013960051853400720191465300200198665300180200665300240202465300290204865300230207765300290210070000330212983000380216285600430220099900190224371909UtSlPG20260610134649.0mcr n260607r20231958utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aFontenay, Charles L.,d1917-200710aWest o' Mars 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Infinity April 1958  aRelease date is 2023-10-19  aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"West o' Mars" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set in a future where interplanetary travel is commonplace, the book explores themes of ambition, love, and the complex dynamics between men and women through the experiences of its protagonist, Samlaan Britt. The story takes place primarily on Mars and delves into the impacts of psychological abilities on human relationships.  The narrative follows Samlaan Britt, a wealthy and successful man who achieved his fortune through dubious means, aided by the psychokinetic abilities of his wife, Dori. Initially, he utilizes Dori’s powers to manipulate outcomes in gambling games, which leads to immense wealth and the construction of a lavish home, West o' Mars. However, their marriage is fraught with emotional disconnect, stemming from Britt's cold-heartedness and his treatment of Dori as a mere tool for his success. A turning point arises during a risky gambling session where Britt wagers Dori against everything his opponent owns. Unexpectedly, Dori’s emotional turmoil surfaces during a critical roll of the dice, leading to surprising consequences. Ultimately, the story reveals the fallout of Britt’s manipulative actions, illustrating the unpredictability of love and the human heart amidst a backdrop of interplanetary adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1958  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aGamblers -- Fiction  aMars (Planet) -- Fiction  aSpouses -- Fiction  aPsychokinesis -- Fiction1 aSchoenherr, John,d1935-2010 0aProduced from Infinity April 195840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71909  c112635d112635