Anderson, Poul: DAY OF THEIR RETURN

Back under the thumb of the Terran Empire after leading their planetary sector in an almost successful war against Imperial rule, the Aeneans were restless again - and Terran Commissioner Desai saw real trouble brewing this time. A strange, fanatical movement was spreading like wildfire: there were rumours of the return of the fabled Elder Race: the Firstling, leader-elect of the planet, was on the run and hiding from Imperialist retribution. And off-planet agents from the Ythrian Domain and Merseia, Terra´s ancient foe, were abroad in the land. Unless Commissioner Desai could damp the fuse of rebellion, the universe would begin its terrifying descent into the Long Night...

AUTHOR:  Poul Anderson

COVER: paperback

PAGES: 207

LANGUAGE: english