Dune: House Harkonnen (Prelude to Dune)

Dune: House Harkonnen is a thrilling prequel to the classic novel Dune, exploring the epic tale of Duke Leto Atreides and his rise to power.

This gripping story delves into the fierce ambitions of his mortal enemy, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, and the struggles of the young girl Jessica, the Baron's secret daughter, under the harsh training of the Sisterhood school.

The novel also reveals the schemes of Shaddam Corrino to create a synthetic spice that could bring unlimited wealth or collapse the Spacing Guild, and the implausible dream of Planetologist Kynes to turn the desert planet Dune into a paradise.

With its complex tale of politics, religion, and dynasty rise and fall on a galaxy-spanning canvas, Dune: House Harkonnen is a must-read for fans of Frank Herbert's masterpiece.