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The Plotters is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shaver, Richard S. (1907–1975).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Plotters" by Alexander Blade is a science fiction novel written in the late 1940s. The book revolves around the themes of interplanetary espionage and the complexities of human emotion, as a being from Venus embarks on a mission to gather intelligence about Earth's nuclear capabilities while unexpectedly falling in love with a human girl named Beth. The story follows Marko, a Venusian agent, who comes to Earth under the guise of a college student. While navigating his mission to find scientist Eldeth Copperd, who has crucial knowledge about atomic weapons, he becomes romantically involved with Copperd's daughter, Beth. As Marko grapples with the duality of his identity as an agent and a lover, tensions rise when his superiors contemplate using Beth as leverage against her father. The narrative intensifies as Marko must confront a mutiny among his own ranks, ultimately leading to a showdown where he must protect Beth and her father from his fellow Venusians while navigating the challenges that his love for Beth introduces into his mission. Their relationship grows amidst conflict, culminating in revelations about loyalty, sacrifice, and the potential for a future together despite the hurdles of interspecies relations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Plotters
- Author credits: Shaver, Richard S. (1907–1975)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Science fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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