Snail's Pace

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Book Genre: Science Fiction

Book Overview

Snail’s Pace is a quirky space opera about a Victorian woman who becomes governess to a space alien snail. Will her strict sensibilities allow Susannah to tutor a creature who leaves a slimy trail?

Overly self-confident, Susannah accepts an offer to become the governess to a young foreigner on a ship. She does not expect the ship to be in space, or the foreign child to be an alien snail. Nevertheless, she throws herself into the job of bringing Victorian decorum to the natives.

Susannah is accused of spying and put on trial in an alien court. She must challenge the law of the aliens to save herself — and her young and slimy student.


Author's Notes

Snail's Pace is not just a space opera -- it's a commentary on attitudes and prejudices which are held by every society about its own cultural norms.

Book Awards

2nd place in Publishing Online's $10,000 novel contest

Similar Works

This book shares similarities with the following book(s) / work(s):
  • Anna and the King of Siam

If you are a fan or interested in these works, then Snail's Pace is highly recommended for you.

About the author

Susan Wachtman

Susan Wachtman

Author, Novelist, Teacher

United States

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