Herbert, Brian

House Atreides and the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood are targeted by the power-hungry Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, who enslaves several planets in his quest for control of the Known Universe, but Leto Atreides will protect his son Victor and his legacy as Duke at all costs.

A prequel to "Dune," introducing the characters, alliances, treacheries, and hopes that form the foundation of the classic science-fiction saga.

House Atreides and the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood are targeted by the power-hungry Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, who enslaves several planets in his quest for control of the Known Universe, but Leto Atreides will protect his son Victor and his legacy as Duke at all costs.

In the wake of Paul's disappearance, Jessica battles against her daughter, Alia, who struggles to hold the Imperial government together with Duncan, a situation that is further complicated by Bronso of Ix's opposition against the House of Atreides.

Relates the story of Paul Maud'Dib's holy war, set between the action of Frank Herbert's "Dune" and "Dune Messiah, " as he builds his empire, questions his own power, and becomes the Messiah while wondering who is plotting against him and if he is going insane.