The Recurring Cast
Foundation book 3 · 1953

Second Foundation

The Mule searches for the hidden Second Foundation, said to have been set up by Seldon at the other end of the galaxy, and others search for it after him.

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Book facts

Author
Isaac Asimov
Series
Foundation, book 3 of 7
Published
1953
Setting
Set in the Galactic Empire
Story order
Book 5 by the story’s timeline
Characters charted
2
Chart confidence
High

In story order: after Foundation and Empire and before Foundation's Edge.

Who is in Second Foundation

2 recurring or key characters from Isaac Asimov’s chart. Introduces Arkady Darell.

Major 2