ascendance of a bookworm

The Hidden Hand

On Wallach IX, young Valya Harkonnen promises Mother Superior Raquella that she will protect the Sisterhood by putting one of their own on the Imperial Throne. Thirty years later, Valya faces a threat to her long-awaited plan.

Two Wolves

While Valya recruits Theodosia to help manage the situation on Salusa Secundus, a reluctant Tula enlists Lila for a vital mission.

Sisterhood Above All

Before becoming known as the Bene Gesserit, a powerful Sisterhood works in the shadows to guide the universe.

Twice Born

All acolytes of the sisterhood have the same nightmare. Tula tries to understand its origins. Before the great meeting of the Landsraad, Valya plans to rehabilitate House Harkonnen.

In Blood, Truth

While Tula tries to keep her secret project from being discovered by the other Sisters, Desmond goes on a warpath to root out insurgents.

The High-Handed Enemy

As Tula confronts her true identity, Valya's maneuvers draw her into a confrontation with Desmond as his power grows.