The Moon and the Sun
A novel of sea monsters, court intrigue, and immortality.
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The Moon and the Sun is a novel by American writer Vonda N. McIntyre, published in 1997. It combines science fiction (alternate history) and historical romance, and won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1997, beating A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. The novel was inspired by McIntyre's short story 'The Natural History and Extinction of the People of the Sea,' illustrated by Ursula K. Le Guin.
Background
Marie-Josèphe, with the help of Count Lucien de Chretien—a dwarf atheist and the king's trusted advisor—plots to free Sherzad. Their initial attempt fails, but Yves, after recognizing Sherzad's sentience, aids them. In the end, Marie-Josèphe and Lucien are exiled, but Sherzad showers them with sunken treasures. The novel was adapted into a film titled The King’s Daughter, released in 2022 after multiple production delays.
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- The film adaptation was first planned in 1999 and was eventually released in 2022 as The King’s Daughter.
- The sea creature Sherzad has two tails, tangled hair, and a gargoyle face, and communicates through music.
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- Wikipedia: The Moon and the Sun (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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