<p><b>In 2075, the Moon is no longer a penal colony. But it is still a prison...</b><br><br> Life isn''t easy for the political dissidents and convicts who live in the scattered colonies that make up lunar civilisation. Everything is regulated strictly, efficiently and cheaply by a central supercomputer, HOLMES IV.<br><br> When humble technician Mannie O''Kelly-Davis discovers that HOLMES IV has quietly achieved consciousness (and developed a sense of humour), the choice is clear: either report the problem to the authorities... or become friends. <br><br> And perhaps overthrow the government while they''re at it.<br><br><i>The Moon is a Harsh Mistress</i> has been called Robert A. Heinlein''s crowning achievement. His best-known novels include <i>Starship Troopers Mistress </i>and<i> Stranger in a Strange Land</i>.</p>