02323cam a22003493u 4500 23104 UtSlPG 20260610133529.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Smith, Evelyn E., 1922-2000 The Blue Tower Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy, February, 1958. Release date is 2007-10-20 Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Blue Tower" by Evelyn E. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book explores the themes of control, societal happiness, and the complexities of human relationships under a seemingly benevolent alien rule. It centers around Ludovick Eversole, a poet living in a society governed by the Belphins, enigmatic beings who claim to care for humanity through the power of love. The narrative follows Ludovick as he navigates his loyalty to the Belphins while grappling with the suspicious activities of his girlfriend Corisande’s relatives, who are involved in a conspiracy against the alien rulers. As he becomes increasingly entangled in their plots, Ludovick is faced with a moral dilemma: to uphold the status quo of his society or to betray those he loves by informing the Belphins about the impending danger. Ultimately, his pursuit to confront the Belphin of Belphins leads to tragic consequences, culminating in the destruction of the Belphin leadership and the ensuing chaos that follows. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the seductive nature of power, the costs of betrayal, and the unpredictable implications of human emotions in the face of authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Francis, Dick Produced from Galaxy, February, 1958. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23104 64156 64156