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A Spectre Of Power

A Spectre Of Power

Craddock, Charles Egbert

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Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction

Publisher Price: $21.99

ISBN10: 9371811137
ISBN13: 9789371811132
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Aug 1 2025
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.67 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A spectre of power delves into the interplay of ambition, political intrigue, and cultural tension within the setting of a Cherokee town at a moment of diplomatic encounter. The novel enhances the contrast between the overt ceremonies of diplomacy and the hidden motives that drive human action. It captures the subtle dynamics of power where curiosity, manipulation, and the pursuit of influence intersect. The narrative emphasizes how appearances and rituals can conceal deeper intentions, with the arrival of an ambassador and his interpreter serving as symbols of larger schemes at play. The work explores the complexities of alliances formed under the guise of friendship, while distrust and concealed strategies shape decisions. Through vivid depictions of ceremony and oration, it examines how persuasion and spectacle are used to sway opinions and mask true aims. The story ultimately reveals how ambition and covert designs can influence the course of communities, highlighting the fragile balance between trust and deception in political relations.

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