Lost Dorsai

For the short story collection, see Lost Dorsai (collection).
Lost Dorsai

First edition
Author Gordon R. Dickson
Cover artist Fernando Fernandez
Genre Science fiction novella
Publisher Ace Books
Publication date
1980
Pages 287
ISBN 0-441-49299-1

Lost Dorsai is a science fiction novella by Gordon R. Dickson. It won the Hugo Award for Best Novella in 1981 and was also nominated for the Nebula Award in 1980.

Plot summary

A few highly skilled mercenaries, the Dorsai, are stuck defending a powerless ruler whose army has revolted. To make matters worse, one of their members, the military band leader, refuses to kill. He finds a way to save his comrades, using the machismo permeating the culture of the world they are on, though the price is high.

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