{"product_id":"this-kingdom-of-dust","title":"This Kingdom of Dust","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Kingdom of Dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when humanity's greatest achievement becomes a fight for survival? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Kingdom of Dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by David Dyer is a gripping historical novel that reimagines the Apollo 11 Moon landing, exploring the lives of the astronauts and the people waiting for them on Earth. Blending suspense, emotional depth, and historical detail, it offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most extraordinary moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn July 1969, the world watches as astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin make history on the Moon. But the excitement turns to terror when the lunar module's engine fails, leaving the astronauts stranded with no obvious way to return safely to Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story unfolds through three perspectives: Buzz Aldrin confronting the danger on the Moon, his wife Joan navigating family life and social expectations in America, and Aquarius, a journalist tasked with telling the story of this unfolding crisis. As the world holds its breath, each character faces personal struggles that reveal the human cost behind a celebrated historical achievement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet against the turbulent backdrop of 1960s America, David Dyer's novel explores ambition, sacrifice, gender expectations, public heroism, and private uncertainty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Kingdom of Dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an engaging choice for readers who enjoy historical fiction, space exploration, and thought-provoking stories inspired by real events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Dyer is an Australian novelist and former lawyer who later became an English teacher and writer. His earlier novel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Midnight Watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, explored the Titanic disaster. His interest in history, literature, and space exploration informs his distinctive approach to historical fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This Kingdom of Dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e David Dyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Penguin Random House Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9781761343490\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29 October 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 352\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy from Generation Books Collection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover engaging fiction at Generation Books Collection, your online destination for original imported books in Pakistan. Enjoy convenient online ordering and delivery across Pakistan, subject to the store's current shipping policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder Your Copy Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience a dramatic reimagining of the Apollo 11 mission through the eyes of those on the Moon and those left waiting on Earth. Order \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Kingdom of Dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Generation Books Collection Pakistan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. What is This Kingdom of Dust about?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt reimagines the Apollo 11 Moon landing, following Buzz Aldrin, his wife Joan, and a journalist as a life-threatening emergency unfolds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Who should read this book?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is ideal for readers interested in historical fiction, space exploration, the Apollo missions, and stories exploring the human side of historic events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. What are the details of this edition?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN 9781761343490 identifies the English-language paperback edition published by Penguin Random House Australia in October 2024, with 352 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Generation Books Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67654734708984,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3281\/2024\/files\/This_Kingdom_of_Dust_by_David_Dyer_Paperback_Novel.webp?v=1791898540","url":"https:\/\/generationbookscollection.pk\/products\/this-kingdom-of-dust","provider":"Generation Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}