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Facing The Flag

Facing The Flag

Verne, Jules

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerScience Fiction

Publisher Price: $16.99

ISBN10: 9373403435
ISBN13: 9789373403434
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Oct 1 2025
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Facing the flag centers on a brilliant inventor confined in a sanitarium due to his fragile mental health, harboring a secret weapon of immense destructive power known as the fulgurator. The story unfolds amid a web of intrigue as various figures, driven by ambition and greed, seek to claim the invention for their own purposes. Early scenes introduce the inventor's isolated life in Healthful House, where his past achievements and dangerous knowledge become the focus of outside interest. The arrival of mysterious visitors reveals hidden agendas and the looming threat of abduction. Alongside the inventor is his loyal guardian, an engineer whose skills and loyalty add complexity to the unfolding drama. As deception and danger escalate, the narrative explores themes of genius intertwined with madness, the ethical dilemmas of technological advancement, and the dark consequences of unchecked power. The novel blends suspense and moral inquiry, presenting a tense atmosphere where trust is scarce and the fate of a powerful invention could change the course of history.

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