The Empress of Mars
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| "The Empress of Mars" | |
| Author | Kage Baker |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction novella |
| Published in | Asimov's Science Fiction |
| Publication type | Magazine |
| Publication date | July 2003 |
"The Empress of Mars" is a science fiction novella published in 2003 by Kage Baker. It won the 2004 Sturgeon Award and was nominated for the 2004 Hugo Award for Best Novella as well as the 2004 Nebula Award for Best Novella.[1]
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The story follows Mary, a woman who owns the only bar on Mars. After being let go as the xenobotanist for the British Arean Company, she and a few loyal supporters work very hard to create not only a bar, but a business empire that deals in everything from barley to diamonds.
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[edit] External links
- The Empress of Mars by Kage Baker at BestScienceFictionStories.com - A review of the novella and resources for finding it.
