The Moon and The Sun by Vonda McIntyre « Biology in Science Fiction: Free Fiction

A young lady in the court of Louis XIV is captivated by a sea monster . . .

Title: The Moon and The Sun

Author: Vonda N. McIntyre

Length: Novel

First Publication: 1996

Awards: 1997 Nebula Award for Best Novel

What the Story is About: In this alternate natural history story, two sea monsters – one living, and one dead – are brought to the court of Louis XIV in 17th century France. A young lady of the court, Marie-Josèphe, stands up for the living creature in the face of Louis’s desire to use it to obtain immortality. It’s a “blend of history, science, and fantasy.”

Bonus material at Book View Café: The Natural History & Extinction of the People of the Sea , by Vonda N. McIntyre, Illustrated by Ursula K. Le Guin

Related Biology in Science Fiction blog post: The Natural History & Extinction of the People in the Sea

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