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PLANET OF THE VEIL - Sultry Summers
Whiskey
Creek Press Torrid –
www.whiskeycreekpress.com/torrid
ISBN:
978-1-60313-332-6
July
2008
Erotic
Science Fiction Romance
Planets
Jenous, Kava, and Ashwar, Moon Rein, Planet of the Veils and
an
assortment of Star ships - 3547 - 3569
While
Belous, King of Jenous, is unarmed and in the Temple holding a
prayer vigil before his marriage to his beloved Cassintra, his
brother, Blains, attacks him. Cassintra, who had been holding her
own vigil, rushes to investigate the disturbance. As Belous dies in
her arms, Blains informs her that she will be marrying him. The
fact that Blains murdered his king does not negate the fact that he
is the heir and therefore the next King. He is a man of cruel
perversions and has the power to make Cassintra’s life miserable.
Cassintra has a secret that gives her the strength to endure the
punishments meted out by her husband. The child she carries is not
Blains. She and Belous had one enchanted afternoon. However, a
prophecy made by a priest from the Holy Planet Ashwar plants doubts
in Blain’s mind and he is determined to kill both Cassintra and her
infant, Norquar.
The
Ein-sti-ri are those of highest intelligence. Cassintra is the
daughter of a Scientist Warrior and of the warrior class herself and
not without means to seek revenge on Blains. She escapes and lets
everyone think that she is dead to protect her son.
When
Norquar grows to manhood, he learns of his heritage and vows his own
revenge against his uncle. The first step in his plan for Blains’
downfall is to kidnap his new bride…the Lady Belayla, an Ein-sti-ri
warrior whose bloodline is as royal as Norquar’s and she has the
highest I Q on the planet.
The
Planet of the Veils is neutral territory. The institutions there
provide sexual instruction for virgins of both genders before
marriage or being sold to the highest bidder. Norquar thought
Belayla, who is NOT a damsel in distress, would be safe there…
There
are several secondary characters who either help or hinder Norquar
and Belayla.. Kavadh the conqueror rescues Cassintra and trains
Norquar as a warrior. Mistress Donestra owns the establishment where
Belayla is left for safekeeping and is not what she says she is.
Terrella, Remma and Umma are maids assigned to Belayla as Donestra
subjects the young queen to her brand of virgin instruction. Car’yn
is a very helpful spy for Norquar. General Kortrup, Belayla’s
father is willing to be of assistance to Norquar. Blains’ spy, Bahl,
comes to a bad end. Commander Liewtin, who pilots Norquar’s star
ship, is a student of Belayla and will anything to insure her
safety. And then we have Lord Cressler, ruler of planet Tublalos.
He accidentally sees Belayla at Mistress Donestra’s place where he
has come to purchase virgins and is determined to have her, no
matter the cost.
There
is a lot of action in PLANET OF THE VEILS. Good and Evil are
personified and betrayals abound. It will take all the resources
and courage that Norquar and Belayla possess to survive and restore
peace. Sultry Summers has written a rousing tale of passionate
romance with a style that grabs readers and lets them fly with her
in this enchanting space opera. (That’s a compliment, by the way.)
I recommend that you get PLANET OF THE VEILS and be prepared for
adventure in its best form.
Maggie
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