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Passage to Gomorrah
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- Gutenberg ID
- 79101
- Title
- Passage to Gomorrah
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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In a future where interstellar travel requires 'ladies of the stars' to ensure genetic stability, pilot Nathaniel Cross escorts the beautiful Lady Berenice to the exile colony of Gomorrah. When a temporal storm traps them in a subjective reality, they relive their pasts and forge a genuine connection, challenging the cynical norms of space society.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Set in a distant future, Robert F. Young's *Passage to Gomorrah* explores the grim profession of the 'ladies of the stars,' women who travel between stars to prevent the birth of genetic mutants caused by cosmic radiation. The protagonist, Nathaniel Cross, a seasoned pilot, is tasked with escorting Lady Berenice, a woman of high status, to the penal colony of Gomorrah. Cross views the profession as a cold business transaction, yet he is captivated by Berenice's beauty and mystery. The narrative shifts between the present journey and flashbacks to Cross's childhood, where he was bullied for his desire to leave Earth, and to Berenice's upbringing, where she dreamed of becoming a 'lady of the stars' despite her parents' failures. The story's central conflict arises when a 'time storm'—a separation of space and time—occurs during their voyage. During this phenomenon, objective reality dissolves, and the characters relive their pasts simultaneously. Through this shared subjective experience, Cross and Berenice confront their deepest fears, regrets, and desires. They discover that their pasts are intertwined in ways they never expected, leading to a profound emotional bond that transcends the societal stigma of their profession. The story culminates in their arrival at Gomorrah, which is revealed to be a thriving community of 'monsters'—children born of interstellar unions—who have evolved into a new, harmonious society. The novel concludes with the couple finding love and a future together, suggesting that even in a harsh, cynical universe, genuine human connection and hope can prevail.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/79101.epub.noimages
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People
Authors
- Robert F. Young
Classification
Categories
- Short Stories
- Romance
- Horror
- Science Fiction
- Psychological fiction