Dune: House Harkonnen #2

While Gurney sings blasphemous songs in defiance of the Baron, who grows weaker from his stubborn affliction by the day, the fruitless production of artificial spice continues to infuriate Fenring and Shaddam, and a hidden stash of organic spice further complicates things. Meanwhile, Duke Leto is watched from afar by a person of untold significance for his future and lineage...

Characters: Abulurd Harkonnen, Baron Harkonnen, C'tair Pilru, Count Hasimir Fenring, Doctor Yueh, Duke Leto Atreides, Gurney Halleck, Lady Jessica, Miral Alechem, Mother Superior Harishka, Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV, Piter de Vries, Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam, Rhombur Vernius