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Starzl, Roman Frederick
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1976
Starzl, R. F. (Roman Frederick)
In the Orbit of Saturn
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"In the Orbit of Saturn" by Roman Frederick Starzl is a science fiction novella written in the early 20th century, specifically during the interwar period of the 1930s. The book centers around the themes of piracy in outer space, featuring an undercover officer of the Interplanetary Flying Police (I.F.P.), Quirl Finner, who infiltrates a pirate ship to uncover the secrets of the notorious "Solar Scourge." This work explores the adventures, dangers, and moral dilemmas faced by its characters in a vividly imagined universe. The narrative follows Quirl Finner as he disguises himself as a wealthy passenger aboard the spaceship "Celestia", which is overtaken by space pirates. After being captured, he witnesses the brutal treatment of fellow prisoners, including the tragic death of a young woman’s brother. As tensions rise within the pirate crew and a mutiny brews, Quirl must navigate not only the physical dangers of the ship but also the ethical implications of his mission as he encounters the pirate captain, Strom, who has a complex past and aspirations for a new society. Ultimately, intense battles unfold, alliances are tested, and Quirl fights against the pirate crew to rescue the prisoners and reveal a deeper narrative about honor, sacrifice, and the price of loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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