The Skylark of Space

Synopsis

Skylark Series, Book 1 of 4 Brilliant government scientist Richard Seaton discovers a remarkable faster-than-light fuel that will power his interstellar spaceship, The Skylark. His ruthless rival, Marc DuQuesne, and the sinister World Steel Corporation will do anything to get their hands on the fuel. They kidnap Seaton's fiancée and friends, unleashing a furious pursuit and igniting a burning desire for revenge that will propel The Skylark across the galaxy and back. The Skylark of Space is the first and one of the best space operas ever written.

Ideas Explored

• Alien Megastructure Exploration
• Early Interplanetary Speculation
• Interstellar Mission Governance
• Cross-Civilization Technology Theft

Metadata

Source: OpenLibrary

Tags: Fiction, science fiction, space operaFictionSpace flightSpace shipsAmerican Science fictionScience FictionBritish Science fictionSpace flight -- FictionSpace ships -- FictionFiction, science fiction, general

isfdb_id: 1193

openlibrary_id: OL2685476W

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