The Quantum Rose

Quantum Rose is a 2000 science fiction novel by Catherine Asaro which tells the story of Kamoj Argali and Skolian Prince Havyrl Valdoria. The book is set in her popular Saga of the Skolian Empire. It was the winner of the 2001 Nebula Award for Best Novel. Kamoj Argali, governor of an impoverished province on the backward planet Balumil, is betrothed to Jax Ironbridge, ruler of a rich neighboring province. She is everything but happy about her fut... more

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Catherine Asaro

Catherine Asaro is an American science fiction and fantasy author. She is best known for her books about the Ruby Dynasty set in the Skolian Empire, known as the Saga of the Skolian Empire. Catherine Asaro was born in Oakland, California. She has a B.S. with highest honors in chemistry from UCLA...

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