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In 2075, the Moon is no longer a penal colony. But it is still a prison...

Life isn''t easy for the political dissidents and convicts who live in the scattered colonies that make up lunar civilisation. Everything is regulated strictly, efficiently and cheaply by a central supercomputer, HOLMES IV.

When humble technician Mannie O''Kelly-Davis discovers that HOLMES IV has quietly achieved consciousness (and developed a sense of humour), the choice is clear: either report the problem to the authorities... or become friends.

And perhaps overthrow the government while they''re at it.

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress has been called Robert A. Heinlein''s crowning achievement. His best-known novels include Starship Troopers Mistress and Stranger in a Strange Land.

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 23/06/2015
      ISBN13: 9781473616127, 978-1473616127
      ISBN10: 1473616123

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In 2075, the Moon is no longer a penal colony. But it is still a prison...

      Life isn''t easy for the political dissidents and convicts who live in the scattered colonies that make up lunar civilisation. Everything is regulated strictly, efficiently and cheaply by a central supercomputer, HOLMES IV.

      When humble technician Mannie O''Kelly-Davis discovers that HOLMES IV has quietly achieved consciousness (and developed a sense of humour), the choice is clear: either report the problem to the authorities... or become friends.

      And perhaps overthrow the government while they''re at it.

      The Moon is a Harsh Mistress has been called Robert A. Heinlein''s crowning achievement. His best-known novels include Starship Troopers Mistress and Stranger in a Strange Land.

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