House Corrino

The final volume in the Prelude to Dune series, House Corrino explores the intense conflict and power struggles leading to Frank Herbert's Dune.

In House Corrino, the gripping conclusion of the Prelude to Dune series unfolds just years before the iconic events of Frank Herbert's Dune. The tension escalates as the long-standing blood feud between Duke Leto of Caladon and the cunning Baron Vladimir Harkonnen reaches its boiling point. With the emperor Shaddam of House Corrino caught in the crossfire, he must decide whether to rein in the Harkonnens' growing power or risk his own imperial throne. The stakes have never been higher, as the intricate web of politics and ambition threatens to unravel.

Amidst this turmoil, Duke Leto's concubine, Jessica, finds herself in a precarious position. Defying the directives of the Bene Gesserit, she has become pregnant with a son destined to become the legendary Paul Atreides. This act of defiance not only jeopardizes her own standing but also sets in motion a chain of events that will forever alter the course of history. As alliances shift and loyalties are tested, the characters must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with betrayal and ambition.

The narrative culminates in an epic conflict that spans across the desert planet of Dune, the oppressed world of Ix, and the vastness of space. This war will reshape the balance of power for generations to come, making House Corrino a pivotal chapter in the Dune saga, filled with intrigue, passion, and the relentless pursuit of power.