That Hideous Strength

Paperback. Pub Date :2005-12-05 Pages: 544 Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins UK The third novel in the science-fiction trilogy by CSLewis.This final story is set on Earth. and tells of a terrifying conspiracy against humanityThe story surrounds Mark and Jane Studdock. a newly married couple.Mark is a Sociologist who is enticed to join an organisation called NICEwhich aims to control all human life.His wife. meanwhile. has bizarre prophetic dreams about a decapitated scientist. Alcasan.As Mark is drawn inextricably into the sinister organisation. he discovers the truth of his wife's dreams when he meets the literal head of Alcasan which is being kept alive by infusions of blood.Jane seeks help concerning her dreams at a community called St Anne's. where she meets their leader - Dr Ransom (the main character of the previous two titles in the trilogy) The story ends in...