Blue Champagne

John Varley is a contemporary American science fiction writer. After dropping out of university, he wandered for a long time with hippies, traveled to many cities, took on various jobs, and sometimes even begged. He was inspired to become a writer by a Heinlein article, and after his debut in 1974, Varley gained wide recognition, impressing both readers and critics. He is particularly successful in short forms – stories and novellas that have received numerous awards – Hugo, Nebula, Locus – and have been translated into 16 languages. The heroine of John Varley's most famous cycle, Anna-Louise Bach, is a determined and ambitious individual who does not regard authority, fears no one, and is willing to risk her reputation for what she believes to be right and just. Officer Anna-Louise Bach fights crime, saves the innocent, and does not shy away from any means to achieve her goals. Woman Anna-Louise Bach perceives meetings and separations with philosophical calmness and never succumbs to despair. There is no doubt that such talents – both on the Moon and in the lunar vicinity – are worth their weight in gold. In addition to the aforementioned cycle, the collection includes separate stories.