Genius of Saardu

The Genius of Saardu is a beautifully imagined story of a scientist in a pristine world troubled by a mysterious and looming ecosystem disaster. Compromised by a forbidden affair with the Saar king's chosen, the genius of Saardu is imprisoned just when his intellectual powers are most needed to save their world. The situation is further complicated when Saardu becomes a refuge sought by hundreds of humans who are suffering a neurotic condition caused by generations lived in a spaceship.This is the author's first draft of her first novel, written in 1984. The original manuscript was titled The Ills of Saardu and was registered in 1985 with the US Copyright Office. This e-book includes a photo of the certified title page, Registration Number TXu000197171, stamped 17 May 1985. This ebook is a slightly corrected copy of the original first draft that was copyright registered in 1985, with the title changed by the author in 2023, and includes preface and afterthoughts written by the author in 2023.The 2025 cover has been refreshed and the ebook has been slightly reformatted by the author for an improved reading experience with EPUB devices.