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The Misplaced Battleship
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- Gutenberg ID
- 22541
- Title
- The Misplaced Battleship
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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In a vast interstellar empire, Special Corps agent Jim diGriz uncovers a conspiracy involving the secret construction of a massive battleship by the seemingly peaceful planet of Cittanuvo. Teaming up with his superior, Inskipp, diGriz races to intercept the vessel before it falls into the wrong hands, only to discover a master criminal pulling the strings behind a web of forgery and deception.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In Harry Harrison's *The Misplaced Battleship*, Special Corps agent Jim diGriz investigates the mysterious construction of a Warlord-class battleship on the peaceful planet of Cittanuvo. Initially suspecting the planet's government, diGriz discovers the vessel was secretly converted from a freighter by a criminal mastermind named Pepe Nero and his assistant, Angelina. After the ship is stolen, diGriz must track it across the galaxy while maintaining his cover as a wealthy tourist named Grand Duke Sant' Angelo. The narrative follows his tense pursuit, involving high-stakes space chases and psychological manipulation. A twist reveals that Angelina orchestrated the entire scheme to escape her abusive partner, leaving diGriz to confront the reality that even his allies can be deceiving. The story concludes with diGriz capturing the vessel and the criminals, though the moral ambiguity of Angelina's escape leaves a lingering question of justice. The novel explores themes of deception, the nature of justice, and the complexities of interstellar law enforcement. DiGriz's investigation uncovers a web of forgery and bribery, revealing that the ship's construction plans were altered to transform a cargo vessel into a warship. Despite his efforts, the criminals manage to steal the ship, leading to a dramatic confrontation where diGriz must outwit his adversaries. The story ends with a bittersweet victory, as diGriz captures the battleship but allows Angelina to slip away, highlighting the gray areas of morality in a vast and dangerous galaxy.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22541.epub.noimages
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Authors
- Harry Harrison
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Categories
- Fiction
- Science Fiction