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Although Smythe is reluctant at first, he soon becomes interested in the political opinions he's now forced to advocate, and starts to make an honest effort to get along with the aliens and the political supporters he always tried to avoid in the past. And when he has to make an appearance at the court of Bonforte's long-time friend, Solar System Emperor Willem of the House of Orange, he finds himself enjoying his new role and the friendships it brings more than he'd imagined.
Serialized in three issues of ''Astounding Science Fiction'' in 1956, ''Double Star'' won the [[Hugo Award]] for Best Novel - Heinlein's first - in 1957.
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* [[Author Filibuster]]: It wouldn't be a Heinlein novel without one. Particularly, Smythe's long internal monologue to himself in mid-book as he tries to understand Bonforte's political philosophy and ethics. Justified in that its his job to impersonate Bonforte, and he's trying to better understand the 'character' he is portraying. Especially since he now has to impersonate Bonforte ''to the Senate'', which means being able to convincingly give the man's political speeches.
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