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| Author = [[Josepha Sherman]] and [[Susan Shwartz]]
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|author = [[Josepha Sherman]] & [[Susan Shwartz]]
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| Artist = [[Dru Blair]]
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| Publisher = [[Pocket Books]]
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| Series = [[Pocket TOS]]
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| Published = {{m|July|1999}} (hardcover)<br />{{m|May|2000}} (paperback)
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|published = {{m|July|1999}} (hardback)<br />{{m|May|2000}} (paperback)
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| Pages = 378
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| Year = [[2329]], [[2344]]
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|year = [[2329]], [[2344]]
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| ISBN = 0671015443 (hardcover)<br />ISBN 0671015451 (paperback)
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|ISBN = {{ISBN|0671015443}} (hardback)<br />{{ISBN|0671015451}} (paperback)<br />{{ASIN|B000FC0WEW}} (Kindle)
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|AB abridged = Yes
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| ABReadBy = [[Tim Russ]]
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|AB read by = [[Tim Russ]]
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| ABPublisher = [[Simon and Schuster Audioworks]]
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|AB runtime = 3 hours and 8 minutes
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|AB publisher = [[Simon and Schuster Audioworks]]
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| ABPublished = {{d|1|July|1999}}
  
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|AB published = {{d|1|July|1999}} (cassette)<br />{{d|18|April|2001}} (Audible)
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| ABISBN = 0671045601
  
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|AB ISBN = {{ISBN|0671045601}} (cassette)<br />{{ASIN|B00005JH33}} (Audible)
 
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''A major turning point in the life of Spock!''
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==Summary==
  
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'''''Vulcan's Heart''''' is a [[Pocket TOS]] novel &ndash; the second novel in the ''Vulcan'' series &ndash; written by [[Josepha Sherman]] & [[Susan Shwartz]]. Published by [[Pocket Books]], it was first released in hardback in {{m|July|1999}}.
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== Summary ==
 
;From the book jacket:
  
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:''2329: Now a diplomat for the United Federation of Planets, Spock agrees to a bonding with Commander Saavik. More than a betrothal, less than a wedding, the sacred Vulcan rite is attended by both Spock's father, Sarek, and a nervous young Starfleet lieutenant named Jean-Luc Picard.''
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:''2329: Now a diplomat for the [[United Federation of Planets]], [[Spock]] agrees to a bonding with [[Commander]] [[Saavik]]. More than a betrothal, less than a [[wedding]], the sacred Vulcan rite is attended by both Spock's father, [[Sarek]], and a nervous young [[Starfleet]] [[lieutenant]] named Jean-Luc Picard.''
   
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:''2344: Ambassador Spock receives a top-secret communication from the heart of the Romulan Empire. Decades before, Spock had met and betrayed an honorable Romulan commander during the so-called "Enterprise incident." Now she needs his help to prevent a catastrophe that could threaten the peace of the entire quadrant. Spock risks everything by traveling incognito to Romulus itself, but his covert mission becomes even more perilous when Saavik crosses the Neutral Zone to rescue him.''
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:''2344: [[Ambassador]] Spock receives a top-secret communication from the heart of the [[Romulan Empire]]. Decades before, Spock had met and betrayed an honorable [[Romulan 23rd commander 002|Romulan commander]] during the so-called "''Enterprise'' incident." Now she needs his help to prevent a catastrophe that could threaten the peace of the entire quadrant. Spock risks everything by traveling incognito to [[Romulus]] itself, but his covert mission becomes even more perilous when Saavik crosses the [[Romulan Neutral Zone|Neutral Zone]] to rescue him.''
   
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:''Enmeshed in the treacherous political intrigues of the Romulan capital, undone by a fire that grows ever hotter within his blood, Spock must use all his logic and experience to survive a crisis that will ultimately determine the fate of empires. Vulcan's Heart is a powerful tale that explores an untold turning point in the ongoing saga of Spock and the world of Vulcan.''
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:''Enmeshed in the treacherous political intrigues of the Romulan capital, undone by a fire that grows ever hotter within his blood, Spock must use all his [[logic]] and experience to survive a crisis that will ultimately determine the fate of empires. ''Vulcan's Heart'' is a powerful tale that explores an untold turning point in the ongoing saga of Spock and the world of {{dis|Vulcan|planet}}.''
   
 
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FURTHER SUMMARY
  
FURTHER SUMMARY
   
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==Memorable Quotes==
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== Memorable quotes ==
 
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==Background Information==
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== Background information ==
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* The idea to feature Spock's wedding (which was obliquely established in {{TNG|Sarek}}) came from Pocket editor [[John Ordover]]. ({{VoI|132}})
 
* The audiobook version was abridged by [[George Truett]].
  
* The audiobook version was abridged by [[George Truett]].
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* An extract from this novel appeared in [[Star Trek Monthly issue 57|''Star Trek Monthly'' issue 57]].
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* An extract from this novel appeared in {{STM|57}}.
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* The [[Science Fiction Book Club]] released a special edition of the hardback in {{m|August|1999}}.
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* In the cover image, [[Saavik]] wears a [[Starfleet uniform]] with a red turtleneck collar, indicating a [[cadet]] or [[trainee]], even though in this [[novels|novel]], she has a [[command division]] posting. Also, the detailed turtleneck collars worn in the {{Star Trek films}} were no longer in use at this point in the [[24th century]]. Pictured is Saavik's uniform in {{film|2}}, when she was a cadet lieutenant wearing the older style collar.
  
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* The paperback edition of the novel contained Chapter Ten of the serialized novel ''[[Starfleet: Year One]]''.
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* According to {{VoI}}, the relationship between Spock and Saavik was a source of controversy and division amongst readers. As ''Voyages'' author [[Jeff Ayers]] put it: "''[some] saw it as a reasonable evolution of their relationship over several decades; others saw it as an inappropriate violation of their earlier teacher/student relationship.''" ({{VoI|132}})
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* In the cover image, [[Saavik]] wears a [[Starfleet uniform]] with a red turtleneck collar, indicating a [[cadet]] or [[trainee]], even though in this {{novel}}, she has a [[command division]] posting. Also, the detailed turtleneck collars worn in the {{Star Trek films}} were no longer in use at this point in the [[24th century]]. Pictured is Saavik's uniform in {{film|2}}, when she was a cadet lieutenant wearing the older style collar.
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* This novel coined the name "[[Hall of State]]" for the Romulan capitol building, which was made canon by the {{s|PIC}} episode {{e|Absolute Candor}}.
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=== Cover gallery ===
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File:Vulcan's Heart audiobook cover, US cassette edition.jpg|Audiobook cover, US cassette edition
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File:Vulcan's Heart audiobook cover, CD edition.jpg|Audiobook cover, CD edition
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File:Vulcan's Heart audiobook cover, digital edition.jpg|Audiobook cover, digital download edition
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==Characters==
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== Characters ==
 
;[[Spock]] : [[Vulcan]] [[Federation]] [[ambassador]].
  
;[[Spock]] : [[Vulcan]] [[Federation]] [[ambassador]].
 
;[[Saavik]] : Half-Vulcan, half-[[Romulan]] [[Starfleet]] [[commander]].
  
;[[Saavik]] : Half-Vulcan, half-[[Romulan]] [[Starfleet]] [[commander]].
 
;[[Jean-Luc Picard]] : Starfleet [[lieutenant]].
  
;[[Jean-Luc Picard]] : Starfleet [[lieutenant]].
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;Charvinek : Romulan Commander (see [[Unnamed Romulans (23rd century)#Romulan Commander (2268)|unnamed Romulans]])
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;Charvinek : [[Romulan 23rd commander 002|Romulan Commander]]
 
;Senator Pardek
  
;Senator Pardek
 
;Emperor Shiarkiek
  
;Emperor Shiarkiek
 
;Admiral Narviat
  
;Admiral Narviat
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;SubCommander Ruanek
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;Subcommander Ruanek
 
;Commander Tal
  
;Commander Tal
   
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==References==
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== References ==
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;{{USS|Stargazer}} (NCC-2893) : Federation starship.
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;{{USS|Stargazer|NCC-2893}} (NCC-2893) : Federation starship.
   
 
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A major turning point in the life of Spock!

Vulcan's Heart is a Pocket TOS novel – the second novel in the Vulcan series – written by Josepha Sherman & Susan Shwartz. Published by Pocket Books, it was first released in hardback in July 1999.

Summary

From the book jacket
2329: Now a diplomat for the United Federation of Planets, Spock agrees to a bonding with Commander Saavik. More than a betrothal, less than a wedding, the sacred Vulcan rite is attended by both Spock's father, Sarek, and a nervous young Starfleet lieutenant named Jean-Luc Picard.
2344: Ambassador Spock receives a top-secret communication from the heart of the Romulan Empire. Decades before, Spock had met and betrayed an honorable Romulan commander during the so-called "Enterprise incident." Now she needs his help to prevent a catastrophe that could threaten the peace of the entire quadrant. Spock risks everything by traveling incognito to Romulus itself, but his covert mission becomes even more perilous when Saavik crosses the Neutral Zone to rescue him.
Enmeshed in the treacherous political intrigues of the Romulan capital, undone by a fire that grows ever hotter within his blood, Spock must use all his logic and experience to survive a crisis that will ultimately determine the fate of empires. Vulcan's Heart is a powerful tale that explores an untold turning point in the ongoing saga of Spock and the world of Vulcan.

Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.

Background information

Cover gallery

Characters

Spock
Vulcan Federation ambassador.
Saavik
Half-Vulcan, half-Romulan Starfleet commander.
Jean-Luc Picard
Starfleet lieutenant.
Charvinek
Romulan Commander
Senator Pardek
Emperor Shiarkiek
Admiral Narviat
Subcommander Ruanek
Commander Tal

References

Ambassador-class; Constellation-class; D'deridex-class

USS Armstrong
Federation starship.
USS Enterprise-C
Federation starship.
USS Stargazer (NCC-2893)
Federation starship.

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