She migrated to england with her family at the age of 6 years. Pauline gedge s historical novels have clearly shown her extraordinary gift for creating exotic and distant worlds that we can perceive with all the senses, as well as an intense concern with the nature of the struggle between good and evil. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading stargate rediscovered classics. The worldmaker, having created inhabited solar systems and sunlords to rule them, has inexplicably turned evil.
I read this many, many years ago and wanted to revisit as i couldnt remember anything about this other than the fact it was science fiction which is a big change for pauline gedge who is a historical fiction queen as far as i am concerned. Stargate ebook by pauline gedge 97816735114 rakuten kobo. Buy stargate by pauline gedge from amazons fiction books store. Stargate rediscovered classics kindle edition by pauline gedge. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Buy stargate rediscovered classics by pauline gedge from amazons fiction books store. Stargate in the earliest years of the history of the universe, the worldmaker has turned against his creations with unaccountable malice. When i started reading gedge s ancient egyptian novels, i made the connection between stargate and the stargate tv show, assuming that the book would therefore mirror the plot of the show.
Pauline gedge born december 11, 1945 is a canadian novelist best known for her historical fiction novels, including the bestselling child of the morning, the eagle and the raven, her fantasy novel stargate, and her egyptian trilogies, lords of the two lands and the kings man. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for. Stargate by pauline gedge overdrive rakuten overdrive. The twelfth transforming, pauline s last novel with macmillan, took her and her fans back to egypt with the story of akhnaten from her unique and insightful perspective. Jul 18, 2016 pauline gedge, author of the fantastical novel stargate, sees her classic reborn in the modern age. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Stargate, a powerful gateway to the universe, in the sara douglass series wayfarer redemption. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
Child of the morning the hera series by pauline gedge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Author pauline gedge was born on december 11, 1945 in auckland, new zealand as the eldest of three sisters. The stargate conspiracy, a book by lynn picknett and clive prince. Its universe rides the mythic themes of a world overseen by gods who live within the vague rules similarly employed against their literary and cultural brethren in olympus. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included.
After ancient egypt child of the morning, 1977 and celtic britain the eagle and the raven, 1978, gedge moves from the historical to the speculative, but shes never fully in control of this dreamy, distant fantasyfable. Stargate the movie is very, very loosely based on the book stargate by pauline gedge. Stargate by pauline gedge, 1982, dial press edition, book club ed. Pauline gedge is the author of more than 10 novels, including the eagle and the raven, the hippopotamus marsh, stargate and the oasis. And like pauline gedges critically acclaimed historical novels, it is written with a vividness that is unforgettable. At that time, her father wanted to study about the anglican ministry after retiring from his job as a policeman. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
The book is wordy, difficult to read and not at all engaging. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Since the publication of her prizewinning first novel, child of the morning, pauline gedges historical novels have found more than six million readers in eighteen. At the earliest dawn of a universe the sunlords have been tempted by the. Pauline gedge s stargate unfolds with epic power, derived from the richness, depth, and subtlety with which it was conceived. Below is a list of pauline gedge s books in order of when they were originally released. Pauline gedge s most popular book is child of the morning. Pauline s third novel stargate was nominated for the canadian sf and fantasy associations prix aurora award in 1983, a year in which no winner was declared. One by one the ruling sun lords of each solar system have fallen, succumbing to the lure of forbidden knowledge. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. The star gate, an alien artifact in the novel 2001. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Unfolding with epic power, stargate is conceived with a richness, subtlety, and depth that set it apart from most fantasy fiction.
Stargate has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The book was originally published in 1982 i believe and i was just. Pauline has written novels till now, which have together sold a total of 6 million printed copies all over the world. First published in 1982 but long out of print, stargate is destined to be rediscovered and treasured as a major classic of fantasy literature. Pauline gedge has 41 books on goodreads with 36329 ratings. Pauline gedge became a published author in 1977 with the novel child of the morning. Books by pauline gedge author of child of the morning.
Paulines third novel stargate was nominated for the canadian sf and fantasy associations prix aurora award in 1983, a year in which no winner was declared. The book was originally published in 1982 i believe and i was just searching for it when i came across this question. Stargate, a science fiction book by pauline gedge published in 1982. Pauline gedges historical novels have clearly shown her extraordinary gift for creating exotic and distant worlds that we can perceive with all the senses, as well. Pauline gedge is a canadian novelist best known for her historical fiction novels, including the bestselling child of the. Stargate by pauline gedge book cover, description, publication history. Click to read more about stargate by pauline gedge. Stargate by gedge, pauline and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stargate by pauline gedge 1984, paperback for sale. Stargate does not stack up to child of the morning or the twelfth transforming at all. Ten of the books are set in ancient egypt, while the eagle and the raven is set in roman britain.
Stargate ebook di pauline gedge 97816735114 rakuten kobo. Official site of awardwinning novelist pauline gedge. Stargates pauline gedge dillon, artist books, book. And like pauline gedge s critically acclaimed historical novels, it is written with a vividness that is unforgettable. Translated into many languages, her novels are highly respected for their impeccable scholarship. Stargate book by pauline gedge 4 available editions. From the publication in 1977 of child of the morning, her prizewinning first novel, pauline gedge s novels have found millions of readers. Her novels have been translated into more than 18 foreign languages all over the world. While continuing my mission to read all of gedge s work, i knew stargate had to be on my list. Stargate rediscovered classics by pauline gedge isbn. Stargate by pauline gedge 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Pauline gedge, author of the fantastical novel stargate, sees her classic reborn in the modern age.