"The amazing and erotic adventures of the most beautiful courtesan in tomorrow's universe."
- FRED POHL

BOOK 1 in
THE HIGH COUCH
OF SIUSTRA Series
RETURNING
CREATION

Long ago the human colonists of Silistra waged a war so vicious that centuries later the planet has not recovered.  Men and women alike suffer from infertility - the deadliest legacy of that deadly war.  Because the birth rate is so low, the Silistrans value above all the ability to bear children... and their social order is based on the fertility and sexual prowess.

On a planet desperate for population, women hold the keys to power.  These are the adventures of Estri, Well-Keepress of Astria and holder of the ultimate seat of control: The High Couch of Silistra.

ON A PLANET DESPERATE FOR POPULATION,
WOMEN HOLD THE KEYS TO POWER

But power brings enemies.  Estri, holder of Silistra's highest office, never suspected the intrigues moving against her... until her rivals attacked.  Her betrayal toppled more than a single Well-Keepress.  Estri's enemies threatened all of Silistra.  Their plan: to reveal the planers precious secret of extending life in exchange for oftworld technology - the technology which decimated Silistrals population long ago.

"Engrossing characters in a marvelous cklventure."
- C. BROWN, LOCUS

"The amazing and erotic adventures of the most beautiful courtesan in tomorrow's universe"
- FREDERIK POHL

AND DON'T MISS RETURNING CREATION,
BOOK 1 IN THE HIGH COUCH OF SIUSTRA SERIES.