Lest Darkness Fall

Lest Darkness Fall is an alternate history science fiction novel written in 1939 by author L. Sprague de Camp. The book is often considered one of the best examples of the alternative history genre; it is certainly one of the most influential. Alternative history author Harry Turtledove has said it sparked his interest in the genre as well as his desire to study Byzantine history. The novel shows a serious knowledge of the period in question, but the story is told entertainingly and with frequent humour.

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Alternate history - Science fiction - 1939 - L. Sprague de Camp - Harry Turtledove - Byzantine

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A sequel, To Bring the Light, was written by David Drake in 1996.

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To Bring the Light - David Drake

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