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A tale of delicate power plays, where a country house hides a web of secrets and clever moves.
In a large Midland estate, rivalries simmer as Millicent Chyne uses wit and charm to navigate old grudges, while Sir John Meredith guards his pride and a hidden history. A bold circle of visitors, a daring African quest, and a cascade of letters set the stage for a quietly dangerous game of trust and manipulation. The book follows shifting alliances, whispered judgments, and the pull between romantic desire and hard‑edged ambition.
As messages travel from Africa to London, the stakes rise and the truth presses in. Readers are drawn into the atmosphere of a world where appearances mask intent, and where a single page can shift loyalties in an instant.
- Character-driven intrigue at a grand country house
- Interwoven loyalties, pride, and personal ambitions
- A backdrop that spans social circles and distant continents
- Sharp dialogue and suspense built through hidden motives
Ideal for readers of classic period drama and literary suspense that unfolds through relationships as much as events.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This enthralling historical fiction novel transports readers to the untamed heart of Africa during the colonial era. The narrative is woven around the tumultuous lives of Jack Meredith and Victor Durnovo, two contrasting men bound by a complex web of ambition, greed, love, and betrayal. As they embark on a treacherous expedition into the continent's interior, the author deftly explores themes of cultural clash, the clash between nature and human desire, and the corrosive power of secrets. The book's vivid descriptions and riveting plot expose the strengths and frailties of the human condition within a brutal and unforgiving wilderness. Through the lens of colonialism, the author delves into the complexities of power dynamics, pitting the ambitions of European colonizers against the indigenous people they exploit. Ultimately, this thought-provoking novel challenges readers to confront the darker aspects of humanity and question the true costs of unbridled ambition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333301576_0
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