The action of the novel "Winds of Dune" takes place between the books of the "canonical" part of the saga – "The Messiah of Dune" and "Children of Dune".The blinded Paul Muad'Dib disappeared into the desert, leaving the Empire to his sixteen-year-old sister. Fanatical warrior princess Alia, who became regent for the twins born from the Sex of his beloved Chani, is trying to rule the Empire with the help of Duncan Idaho, who is selflessly devoted to her. The Dowager Empress Irulan, under pressure from Alia, continues her work on the deification of Muad'Dib.At this difficult time, Jessica and Gurney Hollick return to Dune from Caladan…