Детали книги
Формат
Kindle
Страницы
401
Язык
Английский
Опубликовано
Dec 20, 2010
Издатель
David Crookes
ISBN-10
0980825210
ISBN-13
9780980825213
Описание
In 1873, the treacherous landscape of a diamond mine in Africa becomes the backdrop for a gripping tale of ambition and survival. Major Spencer Shacke, a British army officer with an iron fist, faces the aftermath of a devastating landslide that claims not only lives but also the intricate fabric of power he has woven around himself. As the dust settles, Shacke is forced to confront not only the chaos that ensues but also the crumbling loyalty of those around him.
As he navigates the turmoil, the harsh realities of both human nature and the pursuit of wealth challenge his strict authoritarian rule. Shacke’s journey examines the fragility of control amidst adversity and the lengths to which people will go to secure their own survival in an unforgiving world. In a land filled with both peril and promise, his resolve will be tested, and the true cost of his ambitions will come to light.
As he navigates the turmoil, the harsh realities of both human nature and the pursuit of wealth challenge his strict authoritarian rule. Shacke’s journey examines the fragility of control amidst adversity and the lengths to which people will go to secure their own survival in an unforgiving world. In a land filled with both peril and promise, his resolve will be tested, and the true cost of his ambitions will come to light.