The best of all possible worlds: a novel
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Ballentine Books, 2013.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
307 pages ; 25 cm
Status:
Description
When their homeland is destroyed, the survivors of a proud and aloof alien society struggle to reach out to the rest of the galaxy for aid and understanding while striving to preserve their cherished way of life, a situation that leads to an unexpected bond between an alien man and a human woman.
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Bethany/Clark Adult Collection
SF LOR
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West Haven Main Adult Fiction
FIC LOR
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Woodbridge Adult Fiction
FIC LORD
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780345534057, 0345534050
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When their homeland is destroyed, the survivors of a proud and aloof alien society struggle to reach out to the rest of the galaxy for aid and understanding while striving to preserve their cherished way of life, a situation that leads to an unexpected bond between an alien man and a human woman.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Lord, K. (2013). The best of all possible worlds: a novel. Ballentine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Lord, Karen, 1968-. 2013. The Best of All Possible Worlds: A Novel. Ballentine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Lord, Karen, 1968-, The Best of All Possible Worlds: A Novel. Ballentine Books, 2013.
MLA Citation (style guide)Lord, Karen. The Best of All Possible Worlds: A Novel. Ballentine Books, 2013.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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