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The Ships of Durostorum

Keys to the Dimensions #4 / 7
by Kenneth Bulmer
The Ships of Durostorum (Keys to the Dimensions #4) by Kenneth Bulmer
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Wanted: One engineer for managerial position in Irunium. Wages high. Death benefits sudden.

"I am the Contessa Perdita di Montevarchi. Here in Irunium the only law is my will.

I shall seek out another engineer. But this time he will be a real engineer from a dimension that understands these things, from Slikitter, probably from Earth. He will be treated with respect because his function is valuable to me. Almost inevitably he will terminate as this offal terminated, but that is to be expected of imperfect tools.

He will not at first see the slaves in the mines and I do not wish him treated as a slave. My mines must continue to produce gems for my trade across the Dimensions. An engineer is needed so I shall find one..."

 

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Release date: 1970

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Kenneth Bulmer

Henry Kenneth Bulmer (1921–2005) was a British author. He has written books under several pseudonyms, including Alan Burt Akers, Karl Maras, Manning Norvil and Philip Kent.

Keys to the Dimensions

Keys to the Dimensions consists of seven books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Key to Irunium (Keys to the Dimensions #1)
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The Key to Venudine (Keys to the Dimensions #2)
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The Wizards of Senchuria (Keys to the Dimensions #3)
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The Ships of Durostorum (Keys to the Dimensions #4)
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The Hunters of Jundagai (Keys to the Dimensions #5)
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The Chariots of Ra (Keys to the Dimensions #6)
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The Diamond Contessa (Keys to the Dimensions #7)
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