Last Castle — Jack Vance

For 700 years the Meks served without complaint; they were indispensable, for no gentleman would demean himself with toil. But now they turn against the strongholds of civilization -- Castle Halcyon, then Sea Island, Morninglight, and Maraval -- one by one the proud castles of Earth fall; last standing is Castle Hagedorn.

Winner Nebula Award 1966, Hugo award 1967.


Cover art by Todd Tennant