Dune Messiah Frank Herbert 1975 Berkley Medallion 18th printing vintage PB Arthur Schlesinger His introduction explores the similarities Fran Kelly Freas His introduction explores the similarities between Bel Ami and Maupassant himself and demonstrates the skill with which the author depicts his large cast of characters and the French society of the Third Republic Many contributors and Illustrators Blurb: Book Two in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All TimeDune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides Paul faces the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed the throne and a conspiracy conducted within his own sphere of influence