Duke Leto Atreides is a name of legend. Duke of Caladan and father to Paul, this is the story of how Leto discoverd a grand plot to betray the Imperium, and how he rose to prominence in the eyes of the Emperor. Surrounded by conspirators and would-be assassins, Leto Atreides will put his life, and the lives of his family, on the line for the sake of duty.This is the first book in a brand new prequel trilogy that pulls the curtain back on a iconic world.