Moreta
Dragonlady of Pern
Moreta is a 1983 epic fantasy and dragon fantasy novel by Anne McCaffrey. The story is set in Bulgaria. It deals with dragons, life on other planets, space colonies and merchant marine.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, and 69 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 41 editions across 4 languages.
It runs to roughly 384 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Moreta
All seems well on Pern until a mysterious ailment strikes killing myriads of holders, craftsmen, and dragonriders. Pern is left in mortal danger with noone to rise to char the prarasitic Thread. The dragonriders of Pern are in danger from a mutated strain of influenza. The dragonriders of Pern are in danger from a mutated strain of influenza.
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 1984 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 1984 — Best Science Fiction Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Moreta?
Moreta was written by Anne McCaffrey and first published in 1983.
What genre is Moreta?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Dragon Fiction.
How long is Moreta?
The median edition has 384 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Moreta?
Readers who like it often enjoy A Clash of Kings, Lord of Chaos and A Game of Thrones.
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