The Stars My DestinationOfficially designated as lacking education, skills, merits or recommendations, Gully Foyle has managed to survive for 170 days in the airless purgatory of deep space after the wreck of his ship, and has escaped to Earth carrying a murderous grudge and secret that could change the course of history. |
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... door frame still standing foursquare between deck and roof . The leaf still hung on its hinges , half - open , a door to nowhere . Behind it was all space and the steady stars . As Foyle passed the door he had a quick view of him- self ...
... door frame still standing foursquare between deck and roof . The leaf still hung on its hinges , half - open , a door to nowhere . Behind it was all space and the steady stars . As Foyle passed the door he had a quick view of him- self ...
Page 114
... door and disappeared with a " pop . ” The door revealed a long flight of stairs . As Foyle and Robin started up the stairs , Dr. Orel appeared above them . " This way , please . Oh . one mo- ment . " He disappeared and appeared again ...
... door and disappeared with a " pop . ” The door revealed a long flight of stairs . As Foyle and Robin started up the stairs , Dr. Orel appeared above them . " This way , please . Oh . one mo- ment . " He disappeared and appeared again ...
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... door was open for the special occasion . The interior of the house was pro- tected from the gaze of the crowd outside by a jeweled screen just inside the door . The sightseers buzzed and exclaimed as the famous and near - famous of clan ...
... door was open for the special occasion . The interior of the house was pro- tected from the gaze of the crowd outside by a jeweled screen just inside the door . The sightseers buzzed and exclaimed as the famous and near - famous of clan ...
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