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| Series | Dragonriders of Pern #5 |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Author | Anne McCaffrey |
| Year | Corgi, 1993 |
| First Published | 1983 |
| ISBN | 0-552-12817-1 |
| Goodreads ID | 44099216 |
| Google Books ID | ZFm19vtcalIC |
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Nerilka’s Story
A deadly epidemic was sweeping across Pern. Everyone, holder and dragonrider alike, pitched in to help — except Nerilka’s father, who refused to share Fort Hold’s bounty with the other Holds. So, ashamed of her family and determined to do her part, Nerilka packed up medicines and supplies and sneaked off to aid her people.
Her quest to help wherever she was most needed led her finally to Ruatha Hold, where Lord Alessan was frantically preparing the precious serum needed for mass inoculations against the dread plague.
Nerilka had long ago abandoned the hope of marriage and a home of her own. Now she found happiness in being useful and appreciated — first the Healers and then Alessan made very clear that they were grateful for her help.
She had no idea that her new path would change the course of her life forever!
The Coelura
For the beautiful, spirited Caissa, the mysterious substance Coelura has always held a strong fascination. Despite persistent attempts, however, she is unable to discover any trace of its nature or whereabouts until, in a rage over her father’s choice of alliance for her, she takes her speedster and races to the abandoned Yellow City.
What she finds there will not only change her life, but that of the entire planet.