On the planet Tiamat, the cycle of power, love, and technology unfolds amidst the enigmatic Snow Queen’s reign.
"Snow Queen" takes place on the distant planet Tiamat, a world with a unique climate, split between long winters and short summers. The novel revolves around the reign of the enigmatic and beautiful Snow Queen, Arienrhod, who wields immense power over the planet's inhabitants. The story follows two central characters: Moon, a young sorceress from the desolate "Downs," and Jerusha, a government official from the technologically advanced space-faring world of Hydros.
As the cycle of power and technology unfolds, Moon and Jerusha find themselves entangled in a web of political intrigue, love, and rebellion against the oppressive rule of the Snow Queen. Moon's destiny becomes intertwined with the secret of the "Firefrost," a mysterious technology that could either liberate or destroy Tiamat.
Title: Snow Queen Author: Joan D. Vinge Publishing Year: 1980 Publisher: Dial Press Length: 20 hours and 41 minutes