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Description edit
The man known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances' foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit the Culture through intrigue, dirty tricks or military action. The woman known as Diziet Sma had plucked him from obscurity and pushed him towards his present... read more
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Characters edit
- Cheradenine Zakalwe: one of The Cultures special circumstance agents. He's more of a mercenary, who just happens to be excellent at waging war.. And normally wins!
- Diziet: Diziet Sma , one of The Cultures special circumstance agents. She runs Zakalwe
- Skaffen-Amtiskaw: A drone who works with Diziet Sma
- Tsoldrin Beychae: Scholar, who happens to be an excellent politician.
- Maikril: the majordomo
- Darckense: sister of Zarkalwe
- Mr. Staberinde: the alias of Zarkalwe
- Keiver: Add a description of this character.
- Livvy: Sister of Zarkalwe
- Ms. Sma
- Napoerea
- Staberinde
- Talibe
- Ethnarch
- Chairmaker
- Livueta
- Swaels
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
"Tell me, what is happiness?"
Table of Contents edit
1.The Good Soldier
2. An Outing
3. Remembrance
Series & Lists edit
This is book 3 of 10 in The Culture. (standard series)
Preceded by The Player of Games, and followed by The State of the Art.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Iain Banks (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: February 1, 1990
ISBN: 0-356-19160-5
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Little Brown
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: February 1, 1990
ISBN: 0-356-19160-5
Page Count: 352
Awards edit
- Arthur C. Clarke Award (Finalist, 1991)
- BSFA (British Science Fiction Association) (Finalist, 1990)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PR6052.A485 U84 2008
- Dewey: 823.914
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