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"Against a Dark Background" is a 1993 science fiction novel by Scottish author Iain M. Banks, set in the standalone Golter universe outside his Culture series. The story follows Sharrow, an aristocrat hunted by a religious cult, as she assembles a team to recover an ancient artifact called the Lazy Gun. The novel is noted for its dark tone and exploration of violence, power, and survival.
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Who is Sharrow in Against a Dark Background?
Sharrow is an aristocrat hunted by a religious cult. She assembles a team to search for an ancient artefact in Iain M. Banks's standalone science fiction setting.
Is Against a Dark Background part of the Culture series?
No. The 1993 novel is set in the separate Golter universe, outside Banks's Culture novels.
What is Sharrow trying to recover?
Sharrow's mission is to recover an ancient art object while escaping a religious cult. The search drives the novel's action and brings together the members of her team.
Who wrote Against a Dark Background?
The novel was written by Scottish author Iain M. Banks and published in 1993. It is a standalone science fiction adventure rather than a Culture novel.
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