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Retief in the Ruins

Book 13 of the Retief series

As well as a treasure trove of historical artifacts free for the taking, the alien Groaci find the planet Popu-Ri just the place to build a galactic war fleet. How can the CDT answer this threat without upsetting the delicate Human/Groaci balance on the cocktail circuit? The answer: send Retief!

Genre
science fictionhumorfantasy
Subject
science
Audience
adult
Form
short stories

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