Princess of Dune
A prequel focused on Chani and Irulan before Dune.
Princess of Dune is a novel written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, set in Frank Herbert's Dune universe. It is part of the Heroes of Dune series, which was initially planned as a tetralogy. The book focuses on the characters Chani and Irulan, taking place two years before the events of the original novel Dune (1965).
Quick Facts
- Author
- Brian Herbert / Kevin J. Anderson
- Country
- United States
- Genre
- Science fiction
- Publisher
- Spectra (1999–2001) / Tor Books (2002–present)
- Pub Date
- 1999–present
- Media Type
- Print (hardback & paperback) / Audiobook / eBook
- Italic Title
- no
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Lore & Background
Princess of Dune is a novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, released on October 3, 2023. It is the third book in the Heroes of Dune series, which was originally planned as a tetralogy but saw its final two novels postponed. The story is set two years before the events of Frank Herbert's Dune (1965) and centers on the characters Chani and Irulan. The novel was announced in January 2023 by Brian Herbert. The Heroes of Dune series also includes Paul of Dune (2008) and The Winds of Dune (2009), which fill in story gaps between Frank Herbert's early Dune novels.
Reader's Guide
Princess of Dune contributes to the expanded Dune universe by exploring the backstory of two key female characters—Chani and Irulan—in the period immediately before the original Dune novel. As part of the Heroes of Dune series, it continues the collaborative work of Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, who have written numerous prequels and sequels based on notes left by Frank Herbert. The novel's release in 2023 demonstrates the ongoing commercial and fan interest in the Dune franchise, which began with Frank Herbert's 1965 novel Dune, frequently cited as the best-selling science fiction novel in history. The book adds depth to the political and personal dynamics that shape the events of the original story.
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