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Lorenzo, an unemployed actor in the entire year 2100, sees herself agreeing to perform the absolute most challenging part of his existence--appearing as a double for an absent governmental boss whose existence is essential to avoid interplanetary battle. Winner of the Hugo Award."In this intricately plotted story of interplanetary conspiracy, Heinlein reaches his best."- St. Louis Post Dispatch"Enjoyable and thrilling reading."- Universe Science-Fiction"Contains the Heinlein cache of reputable authenticity."- Anthony Boucher (Fantasy and Science-Fiction)"Not just America's leading writer of speculative fiction, however the best writer of such fiction in the world."- Stephen King"There's no other writer whose work has exhilarated me as frequently and to such an extent as Heinlein."- Dean Koontz"Among the most important authors in National Literature."- The Brand New York Times Book Review