Monument / Lloyd Biggle Jr. (1999) Book Details Publication Date 1999 Nr of Pages 192 Format (size) Paperback Publisher Wildside Press Plot The planet is a paradise: a single continent in a massive ocean; tropical weather all year round; beautiful beaches; warm and friendly people. It's the Bali, the Tahiti of the galaxy. But when the Federation discovers it, its fate will hang by a feather. The Federation will open it up, develop it and the natives will die as their food source is destroyed. But the natives have a Plan and, led by the young Fornri, they will follow it absolutely. They believe that it will save them, even against big business, corrupt politicians and the Federation Navy. I'd be interesting in reading the short story from which this novel was written. Thinking of originals, I had a lovely evening watching Star channel cable TV who showed both versions of Bedazzled, starting with the Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley 2000 version and culminating with the original Peter Cook and Dudley Moore 1967 classic. What a tremendously entertaining movie the Pete and Dud original is! '60s fashion, and Raquel Welch. Peter Cook, perched on a letter box, demonstrating why heaven is boring. Dudley Moore as Stanley Moon, trampolining in the convent. More Details Index 106 Read It Yes ISBN 1587150514 Links Barnes & Noble