While King Louis XIV of France believes that the sea monster he has obtained holds the key to immortality, Marie-Josèphe de la Croix finds herself challenging her most fundamental loyalties, in a story of alternate history.
Won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1997.
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While King Louis XIV of France believes that the sea monster he has obtained holds the key to immortality, Marie-Josèphe de la Croix finds herself challenging her most fundamental loyalties, in a story of alternate history. Won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1997.